To Apply
Qualified candidates interested in this position must submit:
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A letter of interest
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Completed application
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Copies of certificates
Submit Applications to:
South Lane County Fire and Rescue
Attention: Chief Examiner
233 E. Harrison Ave.
Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424
Or
Email: chiefexaminer@southlanefire.org
This position is open until filled.
Applications will be reviewed and qualified candidates will be notified of future steps in the process.
Job Opening:
Firefighter / Paramedic
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Firefighter/Paramedic
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Entry/Lateral
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Open until filled
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Pay Range $6,040 to $7,550 per month
Job Description
South Lane County Fire & Rescue is seeking candidates for two immediate openings. The District will be filling positions based on District Civil Service Commission rules.
Firefighter/Paramedics - perform emergency medical procedures along with various fire suppression, prevention, and apparatus operation techniques and activities. District Firefighter/Paramedics routinely work a 48/96-hour shift rotation including assignment to a transporting ALS Medic unit.
Firefighter/Paramedics may be assigned to a schedule consisting of 40 and 42 hours per week. This position maintains all District equipment and apparatus through regular inspection programs and includes minor repairs. District personnel are expected to participate in ongoing training and continuing education programs. Personnel under this category are represented by Lane Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 851.
Minimum Qualifications:
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High school graduate or equivalent.
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Possess a valid, insurable Oregon driver’s license.
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Possess an Oregon Paramedic certification at time of hire or by the end of the 12-month probationary period.
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Possess NFPA Firefighter 1.
Preferred Qualifications
Associates degree or higher in Fire Science, EMS or related field.
NFPA Driver/Pumper Operator.
Wildland Firefighter type II.