Firefighter Paramedic
Job 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 confined 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.
Canby and Molalla Fire Districts are equal employment opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, expunged juvenile record, family relationship, mental or physical disability, or veteran’s status. Canby and Molalla Fire Districts prohibit harassment of any employees including employees in these protected classes.
Qualifications
- US Citizenship
- High School Diploma/GED OR other proof of high school completion
- Valid Driver License – must be insurable by the Fire Districts
- Ability to Read/Speak English (Preferred bilingual)
- Firefighter I
- Oregon Paramedic Certification OR EMT Certification with Oregon Paramedic Certification at time of hire
- Valid CPAT
- Must pass a background check, psychological exam, and NFPA 1582 physical as part of conditional offer – A felony conviction will result in candidate disqualification
- Drug Use Testing – Candidates may be subject to a drug test and potential disqualification as per individual district policies
Salary and Benefits
Canby Fire
- $77,228 – $96,628
Molalla Fire
- $69,612 – $95,951
Application Packet Requirements
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Page 1-4: Joint District Application*
- Page 5: High school diploma or GED OR other proof of high school completion
- Page 6: Valid Driver License
- Page 7: Proof of EMT Licensure. Must be Oregon Paramedic at time of hire
- Page 8: Firefighter 1 (NFPA, DPSST, IFSAC, Pro Board, Joint District Document Substitution Form*)
- Page 9: Valid CPAT showing completion within the past 12 months
SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS (if applicable):
- Page 10: Apparatus Operator Equipped with Pump (NFPA, DPSST, IFSAC, Pro Board, Joint District Document
Substitution Form*) – PREFERRED - Page 11: Wildland Firefighter Type 1 certificate (NFPA, DPSST, IFSAC, Pro Board, NWCG, Joint District
Document Substitution Form*) – PREFERRED - Page 12: Proof of Veteran’s Status (if applicable) DD-214
- Page 13: Current Volunteers, Interns, or Students affiliated with any of the hiring districts are encouraged to
submit the Joint District Affiliation Form* signed by their Fire Chief indicating time with agency in good standing.
*Forms / documents can be accessed through www.canbyfire.org under the Join Us tab and Career
Opportunities.
Application Timeline
- Applications Open: June 21st @ 0800 hours
- Applications Close: August 28th @ 1600 hours
- Assessment Center Invitations: August 30th (sent via email)
- Assessment Center Testing: September 12th and 13th (held at Canby Fire District*)
- Candidate Rank Notifications: September 14th (uncertified list sent via email)
*Canby Fire District, Station 361, 221 South Pine Street, Canby, OR 97013