Come be a part of our growing team!

We are currently hiring for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.

This is your chance to work in a community where your service is valued and praised. A place where you can see the positive impact of your work everyday. 

This testing process will result in an immediate job offer as well as maintenance of the list for a minimum of one year.

Lateral Firefighter/Paramedics with 3 years of paid experience may enter at a higher pay scale.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (The complete job descriptions including all requirements can be found below)

• Possess a valid driver's license and be insurable by the District's insurance agency
• Be a NFPA certified Firefighter I at time of appointment
• Be a NFPA certified Driver at time of appointment
• Be an Oregon or National Registry Paramedic at time of appointment

HIRING TIMELINE:

• Applications due by 09/13/2024 at 5:00 pm
• Qualified applicants will be contacted via email by 09/17/2024 and invited to an assessment center to be held on 10/15/2024
• Finalists will be contacted to schedule Chief's interviews on 10/22/2024

WAGE AND BENEFITS:

Wages and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Polk County Fire District No.1 and Polk County Professional Firefighters Local #4196. Lateral entries will begin at step 2 of the wage scale.

MORE ABOUT THE POSITIONS:

TO APPLY:

For this testing process, we are NOT utilizing the National Testing Network. Applications should be completed and emailed directly to us.

To apply, complete the application below and submit it to hale.stephanie@polk1.org by 09/13/2024 at 5:00 pm.