Entry Level Firefighter EMT and Paramedics

Entry Level Firefighter Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

Portland Fire & Rescue is seeking Entry Level Firefighter Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics. No firefighting skills, experience, or fire education is required. Both positions will be required to complete twelve (12) months of probation. Entry Level Firefighters hired as paramedics will also be required to maintain their paramedic license for five (5) years from the date of hire.

Firefighters will learn, demonstrate knowledge of, and perform the following duties, including but not limited to :

• Various operations and skills required to be proficient on an engine, truck, squad, or other specialty apparatus
• Skill in performing a variety of mechanical operations
• Maintenance of equipment, apparatus, buildings, and fire station grounds
• Perform safely under hazardous and stressful conditions
• Skill and ability in performing prolonged and arduous work under adverse working conditions on non-emergency and emergency scenes
• Skill in understanding and following oral and written instructions
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective, courteous, and tactful working relationships with all employees and the community
• Skill in evaluating complex emergency situations when not directly supervised

About Portland Fire & Rescue : Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) is the largest fire and emergency services provider in the State of Oregon, serving the city of Portland and the regional metropolitan area. In addition to responding to fire, medical, and other emergency incidents, PF&R is the lead responder for all natural and human-caused disasters including, earthquakes, floods, and terrorism, and acts as an important safety net for those suffering from homelessness or without support systems. PF&R also provides critical public safety and community health services including fire prevention, community outreach, and public education.

Work Schedule : Portland Fire & Rescue's Firefighter Academy is Monday-Thursday, 0630-1700, for approximately 20 weeks (subject to change). Recruits who successfully complete the fire academy will be transferred to a Training Station and work a 1-3-2-3 shift schedule. After training, the work schedule shall consist of the following :

Payrate and Accruals : Current firefighter annual salary range is $83,929.56 - $111,538.44. See hourly rates below. Portland Fire & Rescue offers several opportunities for specialty pay. Click Local 43 Labor agreement for details.

Step 1 - $40.35 / hourly; $83,929.56 / Annually

Step 2 - $43.52 / hourly; $90,523.68 / Annually

Step 3 - $47.15 / hourly; $98,063.68 / Annually

Step 4 - $50.28 / hourly; $104,582.92 / Annually

Step 5 - $53.62 / hourly; $111,538.44 / Annually

Pay Premium For Paramedics : Upon successful completion of the paramedic field training evaluation program (FTEP), firefighter paramedics will receive a total premium of 13% of top step firefighter base hourly rate over their regular rate while assigned as a firefighter paramedic.

DPSST Apparatus Operator Certification : An additional 3% of the top step firefighter base hourly rate will be added if a candidate provides a valid DPSST Apparatus Operator certification and a valid state driver's license. For applicants who do not possess an apparatus operator certificate, 3% will be added upon completion of the driving / apparatus curriculum of the fire academy.

Vacation accrual will follow Local 43 Labor Agreement, with the accrual rates increasing to the next step on the anniversary date of hire.

Benefits Information :

To Qualify The following minimum qualifications are required for this position :

Preferred Qualifications (not required) : Attach at the time of application :

The Recruitment Process Candidates must pass each step before moving to the next.

Recruitment Timeline - Subject to change without notification