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Molalla Fire District
Fire & Rescue Agency Serving South Clackamas County, OR
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Position: Entry-Level Firefighter Paramedic

Open Date: May 29, 2026
Closing Date: August 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Position Type: Full-Time
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Job Position Summary:

JOB POSTING:

DOCUMENTS

JOB CLASSIFICATION:
Entry-Level Firefighter Paramedic

JOB DUTY SUMMARY:
The duties for this position include but are not limited to responding to emergencies, operating equipment, and performing duties to the level of training to suppress fires, effect rescue, and perform treatment to sick and injured persons. Working conditions involve tight spaces above and below grade, working from heights, climbing ladders, in extremes of heat and cold, in contact with known hazardous materials, and in areas immediately dangerous to life and health, involving heavy lifting and/or dragging while wearing protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus.

MOLALLA FIRE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGES TO APPLY

Qualifications:

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • US Citizenship
  • High School Diploma/GED OR other proof of high school completion
  • Valid Driver License ā€“ must be insurable by the Fire District
  • Ability to read/speak English (preferred bilingual)
  • Oregon Paramedic License or NREMT-Paramedic
  • Must pass a background check, psychological exam, and NFPA 1582 physical as part of conditional offer. A felony conviction may result in candidate disqualification
  • Drug Use Testing – Candidates may be subject to a drug test and potential disqualification as per district policies.
  • NFPA, Pro Board or IFSAC Firefighter 1
  • NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 and AWR 160

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PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Apparatus Operator Equipped with Pump
  • Wildland Firefighter Type II

Salary and Benefits

Minimum Salary: $79,833
Maximum Salary: $110,084
Pay Type: Per Year

Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic

  • $79,833 – $110,084 (After completion of 3 years)

Insurance: Northwest Firefighter Relief Association paid medical, dental, and vision 95/5.

Life insurance reimbursement up to $30.00 per month.

Retirement: VEBA contribution of $1,500 annually. Medical Expense Reimbursement Program contribution (MERP) of $75.00 per month. Deferred Compensation paid by district is 3% as of July 1st, 2025.

Paid Time Off: PFLMI (Paid Leave Oregon) employee paid contribution paid by district. Paid vacation. Paid sick leave.

Current Shift Schedule: 24/48 switching to 48/96 January 1st 2026

Annual Call Volume: 3,137 Ā in 2024, 80% of which were medical

Contract Incentives:

  • 2% Incentive pay increase for being a Paramedic Preceptor
  • 11% paramedic incentive increasing to 11.5 July 1, 2026 and increasing to 12% July 1, 2027
  • 457 Plan
  • District Paid PERS 6 %
  • Wildland conflagration opportunities
  • Retirement work back opportunities
  • Bargaining Unit IAFF 1159
  • Shift Trades
  • Paid bereavement leave

How to apply

All applicationsĀ mustĀ include the following required documents in the belowĀ specified order in a single scanned PDF file, emailed to applications@molallafire.org. Applicants may be disqualified for including additional documents that are not on the ā€œrequiredā€ or ā€œsupplementalā€ lists below, or if any ā€œrequiredā€ documents are missing. Documents that are out of order from the list below may result inĀ disqualification.

Applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. If you do not have access to a scanner or PDF software, please bring hard copies of your application to Molalla Fire District main station for assistance. If you do not have a supplemental document as mentioned above please insert a blank sheet of paper as a placeholder.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  • Page 1-4: District Application
  • Page 5: High school diploma or GED OR other proof of high school completion
  • Page 6: Valid Driver License
  • Page 7: Firefighter 1 (NFPA, DPSST, IFSAC, Pro Board, Ā District Document Substitution Form*)
  • Page 8: Proof of NREMT-P, Oregon Paramedic Licensure, or proof of enrollment in a Paramedic program. Must be a licensed Paramedic by time of appointment.
  • Page 9: NIMS 100
  • Page 10: NIMS 200
  • Page 11: NIMS 700
  • Page 12: NIMS 800
  • Page 13: AWR 160

SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTSĀ (if applicable):

  • Page 14: Apparatus Operator Equipped with Pump (NFPA, DPSST, IFSAC, Pro Board, PREFERRED
  • Page 15: Wildland Firefighter Type II certificate (NFPA, DPSST, IFSAC, Pro Board, NWCG, ā€“ PREFERRED
  • Page 16: Proof of Veteranā€™s Status (if applicable) DD-214
  • Page 17: Current Volunteers, Interns, or Students affiliated with Molalla Fire District, Canby Fire District, Colton Fire District are encouraged to submit the District Affiliation FormĀ signed by their Fire Chief indicating time with agency in good standing.

*Forms / documents can be accessed through www.molallafire.org Ā under the Join Us tab and Career Opportunities.