Firefighter/Paramedic

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:

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 Airport Firefighter
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 human.resources@ci.pendleton.or.us 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.