Single Role Paramedic – Fire District Full Time

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 is expanding its EMS services by staffing a 12 hour a day, 7 days a week peak activity medic unit.  Single Role Paramedics work a 2-2-3 schedule, 7am to 7pm.  The Single Role Paramedic works under the direct supervision of the Shift Captain.  Keizer Fire District is an ALS transporting agency that had nearly 6500 EMS calls in 2022.

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.

How to Apply

Download an application packet (applicant letter, supplemental questionnaire and employment application) at www.keizerfire.com

Qualified applicants may also visit the Fire District’s business office at 661 Chemawa Road NE Keizer, OR 97303 or call 503-390-9111 between 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday for 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.

Completed applications may be mailed back to Keizer Fire District 661 Chemawa Road NE Keizer, OR 97303 or emailed to [email protected].