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We're Hiring for Firefighter/Paramedics

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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)

Ladder Truck Operations
  • 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 12/02/2024 at 12:00 noon
  • Qualified applicants will be contacted via email by 12/05/2024 and invited to an assessment center to be held on 12/19/2024
  • Finalists will be contacted to schedule Chief's interviews

 

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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.

Polk Fire Contract 2024-2027 FINAL.pdf

 

MORE ABOUT THE POSITIONS:

Firefighter-Paramedic Job Description.pdf

 

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 12/02/2024 at 12:00 noon.

Employment Application.docx