OR – Firefighter/Paramedic – Jefferson County Fire & EMS – Closing: 11/20/2026 (opens in new tab)

Western Fire Chiefs Association, INC.; Madras (OR); On-site; USD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

HRA

$100,000 Life Insurance

Deferred compensation plan

Oregon PERS retirement

Short & Long Term Disability

MASA and FireMed Membership

Job summary

Jefferson County Fire & EMS in Oregon is seeking a Firefighter/Paramedic to join our team. The position supports a rural district with rotating 48/96 hr shifts, staffing two ALS ambulances and a Structure Engine to respond to medical, trauma, technical rescue, wildland and structural calls.

Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, an Oregon driver license, and be able to obtain an Oregon Paramedic license on hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain Oregon Paramedic license on hire date.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS certifications.
• NFPA Firefighter I and NWCG FF Type 2 qualifications.
• NFPA Driver Operator certification or ability to obtain.
• Able to pass a physical agility assessment and background check.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Oregon Driver License

Oregon Paramedic license (on hire)

BLS ACLS PALS PHTLS

NFPA Firefighter I

NWCG FF Type 2

NFPA HAZ-MAT Awareness

FEMA IC 100, 200, 700, 800

NFPA Driver Operator

Job description

Jefferson County Fire & EMS is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.

An eligibility list will be created to fill anticipated positions opening due to operational needs of the organization.

Jefferson County Fire & EMS is special district, operating with 3 shifts that work rotating 48/96 hr. shifts. The district strives to staff two ALS ambulances and a Structure Engine. Jefferson County Fire & EMS responds to a variety of calls to include:

• Medical and Trauma Emergencies
• Technical Rescue (High & Low Angle Rescue, Confined Space)
• Vehicle Extrication Rescue
• Wildland Firefighting
• Structural Firefighting

Service Area

Jefferson County Fire & EMS responds to approximately 3800 calls a year in a fire district of 200 square miles and an Ambulance Service Area of 1100 square miles. This rural community is mainly agricultural that is surrounded by several outdoor recreational sites that includes Lake Billy Chinook, Lake Simtustus, Haystack Reservoir, the Deschutes River, hiking trails, golf course, mountain biking and off-road vehicle trails. Many events are held year round from rodeos, circle track races, crawdad festival and an air show.

Compensation and Benefit Package:

• Salary range: $68,160 – $79,005 for FF/Paramedic
• Medical & Dental Insurance, HRA, and 100,000 Life Insurance
• Deferred compensation plan available
• Oregon PERS retirement
• Short & Long Term Disability
• MASA and FireMed Membership

Minim Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Oregon Drivers License and an insurable driving record
• Must be able to obtain an Oregon Paramedic license on date of hire
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS
• NFPA Firefighter I
• NWCG FF Type 2
• NFPA HAZ-MAT Awareness
• FEMA IC 100, 200, 700, & 800
• NFPA Driver Operator certificate or ability to obtain
• Able to pass a physical agility assessment
• Able to pass a background check

Desired Qualifications

• NFPA Pumper Operator
• NFPA Aerial Apparatus Operator
• NFPA FF II
• NWCG FF Type 1

Questions or additional information please contact:

Michael Lepin

Deputy Chief of EMS

Jefferson County Fire & EMS

Office: 541-475-7274

Email: [e-mail]

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