Posted Date
6/01/2025
Description
The primary purpose of this classification is to ensure the safety of people and property by engaging in firefighting and emergency medical service (EMS) activities, often in physically demanding conditions. This is an unpaid position. Individuals wishing to volunteer receive firefighter training at no cost which may assist them in seeking a paid firefighting position in Oregon. Volunteer firefighters primarily participate in supervised drills and training to enhance their firefighting and EMS skills. They also dedicate time to maintaining equipment and apparatus, caring for buildings and grounds, and conducting public education activities. While working at the fire station or fire scenes, firefighters are closely supervised and follow established procedures, with their work being inspected by an officer. On occasion, they may be required to assume higher-ranking responsibilities until relieved by a superior. Additional duties may also be assigned. Firefighters operate under the general supervision of a Lieutenant.• Maintain as necessary, fire district records, and prepare reports as assigned. Be able to successfully drive and operate fire district apparatus as prescribed by the district.
• Assist when necessary, the district mechanic in the conduct of the regular maintenance program.
• Respond to fire and other emergency calls for help with assigned company. (Assigned company means that company which is due on any given alarm.)
• Under the direction of the company officer, may be asked to serve as an instructor in specialized in-service training courses.
• The firefighter may attend conferences, schools and various meetings to keep abreast of new developments in the fire prevention, EMS, suppression and other fire service related areas as approved by the Training Division.
• The firefighter/EMT shall be responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of their station, apparatus, to include tools and other district property assigned to or stored therein.
• The firefighter/EMT shall assist in the inspection and preplanning of all commercial buildings in his/her fire management area. The Firefighter/EMT shall participate in public fire prevention education in their assigned area and answer the public when necessary on inquiries of fire prevention matters.
• The firefighter/EMT shall assist the company officer in the preparing of a budget for the operation of his/her station equipment, tools or other related areas.
• Lays and connects hose, holds nozzles and directs water streams, raises and climbs ladders and uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines and other equipment at the scenes of fires.
• Performs salvage operations.
• Administers emergency medical services to injured persons per protocol as qualified.
• Participates in fire drills and attends classes in firefighting, EMS and related duties.
• Performs general maintenance work in the up-keep of the District’s property.
• Conducts tours of station houses for scout, civic and other interested groups.
• Operates radios and other communications equipment.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Other duties as assigned by the company officer or higher.Must be 18 years of age by 4th week of Academy
Must be a U.S citizen or provide proof of employment eligibility to work in the U.S
Must possess a valid Oregon drivers license or the ability to obtain or a valid Oregon I.D card
Salary600.00 - 600.00 Annual