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Hanford Fire Department
DOE logo Operated by Fluor Hanford, Inc. for the
U.S. Department of Energy, Richland Operations Office.

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The Hanford Fire Department is a highly trained and professional career industrial fire department with 145 members. We provide emergency fire, medical, hazardous materials, and technical rescue response on a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week basis. Learn more about Who We Are.

The other services provided to Hanford Site contractors include functional testing and preventive and corrective maintenance of installed, automatic life safety fire detection and suppression systems; Scott and MSA respiratory equipment servicing, modification, and repair; and fire prevention, investigation, and public education through the fire marshal's office. Learn more about What We Do.

Our jurisdictional area covers the U.S. Department of Energy-owned Hanford Site in south-central Washington State. Located within Hanford's 560 square mile area are four fire stations. Learn more about Where We Are.

Application Process: Individuals interested in applying and testing for firefighter or firefighter/paramedic positions within the Hanford Fire Department should contact Public Safety Testing.


We hope you enjoy your visit with us.
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For questions or comments, please send email to martha_j_rice@rl.gov
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