Firefighter/Paramedic

The City of Pendleton Oregon is creating an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.  The Pendleton Fire & Ambulance Department (PFD) anticipates filling multiple vacancies from candidates on this list. PFD provides fire protection, ALS ambulance transport, and rescue services from three fire stations within its 22-square-mile fire protection boundaries and 1280-square-mile Ambulance Service Area.  The department responded to over 3,000 calls for service last year.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties in response to fire and other emergency calls for the protection of life, property, and environment; renders emergency medical response and advanced life support activity; maintains and operates a variety of firefighting, emergency medical, and fire station equipment; to participate in fire prevention, public education, disaster preparedness, and training activities and to perform a variety of related duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Requirements for the position are:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High school diploma or GED equivalent (Associate Degree in Fire technology preferred)
2. Possession of a valid EMT-Paramedic certificate. If not an Oregon certificate, must meet the requirements for Oregon reciprocity;
3. One year of increasingly responsible firefighting and/or emergency medical response experience; or
4. Satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid, insurable Driver’s License;
2. Must be able to effectively read, speak and write the English language;
3. Possession of a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate;
4. Be certified as DPSST Firefighter 1, or equivalent 

The test will be conducted through the National Testing Network and will include a written exam, which will be followed by a physical agility test, skills tests, and an oral interview.   Qualified candidates interested in this opportunity must submit a letter of interest, resume, and the City of Pendleton Application to the Human Resources Director at 500 SW Dorion Ave, Pendleton OR 97801 or human.resources@ci.pendleton.or.us no later than 5:00 pm on November 4, 2022. The application package must show how the applicant meets the requirements of the position listed above. The City of Pendleton is an equal-opportunity employer. Applications are available at: HERE  Veteran’s preference points will be applied in accordance with Oregon State law to all phases of the testing process.