Firefighter/Paramedic Full Time

UPDATED:  New 48/96 shift schedule began 1/1/2023

Performs fire suppression activities including search and rescue, ventilation, forcible entry, and salvage/overhaul.  Responds to motor vehicle accidents and performs vehicle extrication and hazardous material control as needed.  Provides emergency and non-emergency medical services as appropriate to EMT license level.  Drives and operates fire district apparatus in a safe and efficient manner.  Participates in fire prevention, public education activities and training as required.  These are illustrative of the job and do not include all job requirements.

The firefighter/paramedic works under the direct supervision of the Shift Captain and is assigned to an apparatus on a daily basis.  Firefighter/Paramedics work a 48/96 schedule and rotate apparatus assignments, from engine company, to primary medic unit to secondary medic unit.  Keizer Fire District is an ALS transporting agency.  Keizer Fire District ran 6469 calls in 2022.

Keizer Fire District is currently recruiting to establish an eligibility list for firefighter/paramedic.  We anticipate that there will be at least one vacancy over the next several months.

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

NFPA Firefighter I

NFPA 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.

How to Apply

Go to www.keizerfire.com/home/careers to view the applicant packet letter, supplemental questionnaire and employment application.  You can submit your application on that webpage under “Submit your Application”.

You may send the application, supplemental questionnaire and employment application to 661 Chemawa Road NE Keizer, OR 97303 or you can scan the documents and email them to [email protected].

Qualified applicants can also visit the Fire District’s business office or call 503-390-9111 between 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday for an application packet or to submit an application packet.

Completed supplemental questionnaires and employment applications must be returned by 5pm July 28th, 2023 to be considered for this round of hiring.  Applications received after this time will be compiled and will be given an interview/written test at a later time.