Lateral Firefighter EMT / Paramedic

Firefighter Emt / Paramedic

Portland Fire & Rescue is seeking qualified and experienced firefighter EMT and paramedics to join the largest fire and emergency services provider in Oregon.

Eligible candidates for hire must be currently employed as a full-time / career firefighter and have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a full-time / career firefighter with no separation time or break in service longer than 120 days (between employers) at the time of conditional offer of employment. (Part-time, volunteer, sleeper / resident, paid-on-call, or seasonal does not apply to lateral firefighter paramedic recruitment.) Lateral firefighter EMT / paramedics for Portland Fire & Rescue will be required to complete the entry level fire academy and complete twelve (12) months of probation. Lateral firefighter paramedics will be required to maintain their paramedic license for five (5) years from the date of hire.

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.

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 the Training Station and work a 1-3-2-3 shift schedule.

The entry rate of pay for lateral firefighter EMT's meeting the minimum requirement to apply shall receive the step payrate on par with their years of professional firefighting experience. Employment dates must be verified by the employer prior to establishing the entry pay rate. Entry rate compensation for lateral firefighter paramedics shall be as follows :

• 2 years of experience $98,063.28 plus 3% of top step firefighter base hourly rate (see below) for an Oregon paramedic certification and shall be placed at the three-year vacation accrual rate as provided by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• 3 years of experience - $104,582.92 plus 3% of top step firefighter base hourly rate (see below) for an Oregon paramedic certification and shall be placed at the four-year vacation accrual rate as provided by the CBA.
• 4 or more years of experience - $111,538.44 plus 3% of top step firefighter base hourly rate for Oregon paramedic certification and shall be placed at the five-year vacation accrual rate as provided by the CBA.

Step 3 - $47.15 / hourly (40-hour work week); $98,063.68 / annually Step 4 - $50.28 / hourly (40-hour work week); $104,582.92 / annually Step 5 (top step) $53.62 / hourly (40-hour work week); $111,538.44 / annually. 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.

A lateral firefighter's vacation accrual rate will follow the CBA, with the accrual rates increasing to the next step on the anniversary date of hire.