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 2,000 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; to render emergency medical response and advanced life support activity; to maintain and operate 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

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

The test will be conducted through the National Testing Network and will include a written exam, followed by a physical agility test, skills tests, and oral interview.   Qualified candidates interested in this opportunity must submit a letter of interest, resumé, and 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 March 5, 2021. The application package must show how the applicant meets the requirements of the position as 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 laws to all phases of the testing process.