South Lane County Fire & Rescue Invites you to apply for
Firefighter/Paramedic
(Entry/Lateral)
Open until filled
Firefighter/Paramedic, Pay Range $6,040 to $7,550 per month
(Not including education/longevity incentive pay)
South Lane County Fire & Rescue is seeking candidates for two immediate openings. The District will be filling positions based on District Civil Service Commission rules.
SLCFR is situated in the southern part of the Willamette Valley. The Fire District operates four fire stations which encompasses the Cities of Cottage Grove and Creswell, serving approximately 33,000 residents within 130 square miles. The Fire District also provides ALS transporting medic service to an area of 800 square miles.
General Positions Summary:
Firefighter/Paramedics - perform emergency medical procedures along with various fire suppression, prevention, and apparatus operation techniques and activities. District Firefighter/Paramedics routinely work a 48/96-hour shift rotation including assignment to a transporting ALS Medic unit. Firefighter/Paramedics may be assigned to a schedule consisting of 40 and 42 hours per week. This position maintains all District equipment and apparatus through regular inspection programs and includes minor repairs. District personnel are expected to participate in ongoing training and continuing education programs. Personnel under this category are represented by Lane Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 851.
Minimum qualifications include:
Firefighter/Paramedics
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Possess a valid, insurable Oregon driver’s license.
- Possess an Oregon Paramedic certification at time of hire or by the end of the 12-month probationary period.
- Possess NFPA Firefighter 1.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates degree or higher in Fire Science, EMS or related field.
- NFPA Driver/Pumper Operator.
- Wildland Firefighter type II.
To Apply:
Applications may be obtained at Employment - South Lane County Fire and Rescue
Qualified candidates interested in this position must submit:
- A letter of interest
- Completed application
- Copies of certificates
To:
South Lane County Fire and Rescue
Attention: Chief Examiner
233 E. Harrison Ave.
Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424
Applications will be reviewed and qualified candidates will be notified of future steps in the process.
A ground ambulance transport in the South Lane County area will cost more than $1,800, and an air ambulance more than $18,000, unless you have FireMed! Health insurance may cover 20-50%.