OR – Firefighter/Paramedic – Jefferson County Fire & EMS – Closing opens tab
Listed on 2026-11-02
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Government
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Healthcare
Emergency Services / EMS
Location: Madras
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
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.
- 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 Fire Med Membership
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
- 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:
Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
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