OR – Paramedic/Lateral Paramedic – Keizer Fire District – Closing: 08/31/2026

Daily Dispatch; Keizer (OR); On-site; USD 68,259 - 87,119; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental Insurance

OR PERS Retirement

Generous vacation and sick time accrua

$250/month HRA/VEBA

Optional Deferred Comp Plan

Longevity/Educational Incentives

Peer Support Team

Mentor Program

Health and Wellness Team

Job summary

Keizer Fire District is seeking a Paramedic to deliver emergency and non-emergency medical services at the paramedic level. You will drive ambulances, write incident reports, and participate in district training and EMS drills.

The role supports life safety programs in schools and public assemblies under the Shift Captain's supervision. Keizer Fire District staffs multiple ambulances on 48/96-hour and 12-hour 2-2-3 cycles; licensure requirements include Oregon Paramedic certification and related

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Oregon Driver License (or ability to obtain within 90 days).
• Oregon Paramedic License (or reciprocity within 90 days of hire).
• NFPA Fire Apparatus Driver, EVOC or equivalent.
• Paramedic program students may apply with proof of enrollment; licensed by hire time.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and non-emergency EMS at the Paramedic level, including report writing.
• Drive and operate Fire District apparatus safely and effectively.
• Attend district training and EMS drills; participate in life safety and injury prevention activities.
• Work under direct supervision of the Shift Captain; support schools and public assemblies.

Skills

Report writing

Public safety

EMS operations

Education

Oregon Paramedic License

NFPA Fire Apparatus Driver

EVOC

Job description

Provides emergency and non-emergency medical services at the Paramedic level, including report writing and related services. Drives and operates Fire District apparatus in a safe and effective manner. Attends district provided training and EMS drills. Provides life safety and injury prevention activities for schools and other places of public assembly. These are illustrative of the job and do not include all job requirements.

The Fire District staffs three full-time ambulances on a 48/96-hour schedule and one ambulance working a 2-2-3 12-hour schedule. The Paramedic works under the direct supervision of the Shift Captain. Keizer Fire District is an ALS transporting agency that had 7097 calls in 2025, of which about 90% were EMS related.

Keizer Fire District ambulances are assigned to fire stations and are not required to work a system status deployment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Oregon Driver License, or out of state license with ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver license within 90 days
• Oregon Paramedic License, or ability to obtain reciprocity within 90 days of hire.
• NFPA Fire Apparatus Driver, EVOC or equivalent
• Paramedic program students will be allowed to apply upon receipt of verifiable proof that they are enrolled in a paramedic program. Candidate must be a licensed Paramedic by the time of hire.

Benefits

• Annual Salary – $68,259 – $87,119 (DOE)
• OR PERS Retirement
• Health/Dental Insurance, 90% paid by the District
• Generous vacation and sick time accruals
• $250/month into an HRA/VEBA
• Optional Deferred Comp Plan
• Longevity/Educational Incentives
• Peer Support Team
• Mentor Program
• Health and Wellness Team