Out of District Volunteer Firefighter

Out of District Volunteer Firefighter

For those who live outside the City of Sutherlin and Calapooia Rural Fire District

Must be able to Pass Background Investigation and NFPA Physical

Must have own transportation.

Must have Oregon Driver's License and be insurable

Must complete 300+ hours of initial Firefighter Training (First Year)

Attend Thursday Evening Drills

Respond to large incidents when available

Complete 36 Hours of shift coverage per month & respond back for large incidents

Point Reimbursement available for calls, shifts, training, and meeting attendance

Fall 2026 Recruitment Timeline:
Recruitment Opens: Sept. 14, 2026
Recruitment Closes: Oct. 16, 2026
Interviews: Late Oct. 2026
Start: Mid Nov. 2026
Fire Academy: January 2027 – April 2027 (One or two Evenings a week, and Weekends)

For more information or next steps, complete an interest card at sutherlinfire.org/join/

Requirements: Live outside City of Sutherlin and Calapooia Rural Fire District, pass background investigation and NFPA physical, own transportation, valid Oregon Driver's License, insurable, complete 300+ hours initial Firefighter Training, commit to 36 hours shift coverage per month

Salary: Point Reimbursement available for calls, shifts, training, and meeting attendance

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled