Assistant Fire Chief

The City of Pendleton is looking for a fire service professional to help lead the department in its goal of becoming the Premier Fire & Ambulance Department in Eastern Oregon.  The department operates three fire stations within its 22 square mile fire protection boundaries and 2,000 square mile Ambulance Service Area.  The department provides fire protection, rescue, and ALS ambulance transport service and responded to 3,900 calls for service last year. A high school diploma or GED equivalent, Associates degree in Fire Protection Technology or other related area (Bachelor's degree and NFA Executive Fire Officer preferred), and five (5) years of progressively responsible firefighting and/or emergency medical response experience with at least two years at the company officer level, or a combination of education and experience. Experience in a combination fire department utilizing both career and reserve members. Certification by DPSST, IFSAC, ProBoard, or equivalent in the following areas: Fire Officer 1 & 2, Instructor 1, Inspector 1, Fire Investigator 1.

Qualified candidates interested in this opportunity must submit an application and letter of interest to the Human Resources Director no later than 5:00 pm on September 22, 2023. Applications are available on our website HERE or at City Hall, 500 SW Dorion, Pendleton OR 97801.  For additional information, please contact Human Resources at 541-966-0201. The City of Pendleton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.