Firefighter/Paramedic

Pendleton; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pendleton Oregon is seeking a Firefighter/Paramedic to join the Pendleton Fire & Ambulance Department. The department provides fire protection, ALS ambulance transport, and rescue services from three stations within a 22-square-mile boundary and a large ambulance service area.

Under general supervision, the position performs emergency response, EMS/ALS duties, equipment maintenance, and participation in prevention and training activities to safeguard lives and property.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an Associate Degree in Fire Technology or Emergency Medical Services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire and other emergency calls for protection of life, property, and environment.
• Provide emergency medical response and advanced life support (ALS) activities.
• Maintain and operate firefighting, EMS, and station equipment.
• Participate in fire prevention, public education, disaster preparedness, and training.

Skills

CPAT

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Fire Technology or Emergency Medical Services preferred

Tools

EMT-Paramedic certificate

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

NFPA Firefighter 1 or equivalent

NFPA Driver Operator

NFPA Apparatus Operator (Pump/Aerial)

NWCG Wildland Firefighter Type 2

Job description

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 ~2000-square-mile Ambulance Service Area. The department responded to over 4,000 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; renders emergency medical response and advanced life support activity; maintains and operates 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 or Emergency Medical Services preferred)
• Possession of a valid EMT-Paramedic certificate. If not an Oregon certificate, must meet the requirements for Oregon reciprocity
• 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
• Valid/Current CPAT at time of hire

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• NFPA Apparatus Operator Equipped with a Pump
• NFPA Firefighter 1 or equivalent
• NWCG Wildland Firefighter Type 2
• NFPA Apparatus Operator Equipped with an Aerial Device
• NFPA Driver Operator

The test will be conducted through the National Testing Network and will include a written exam. This will be followed by an assessment center including 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 [e-mail] no later than 0900 hours on August 24, 2026, to be included in the initial review. The application package must show how the applicant meets the requirements of the positions as listed above. The City of Pendleton is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are available at: https://www.pendletonor.gov/hr/page/employment. Veteran’s preference points will be applied in accordance with Oregon State law to all phases of the testing process.