JOB CLASSIFICATION:  Firefighter/Paramedic (Full-Time)

 POSTED:  November 25, 2024, Application will remain open until filled.

Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue is seeking applicants for a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic to fill an immediate vacancy and establish an eligibility list. Begin building your career in a small personal department that supports its community while prioritizing training, education, professionalism and teamwork. This is your opportunity to be the difference for someone suffering a medical emergency, a family who's at risk of losing a part of who they are in a house fire, or someone's lifeline when nobody else can reach them. Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue strives to build the best individuals possible. Because the best individuals make the best team when they're needed most.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FIRE DISTRICT: 

Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue is a combination fire district that provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to a 19.8 square mile area of rural residential, commercial, and recreational lands in southern Jefferson County. Our career and volunteer personnel respond to an average of 600 calls annually. 78% of our annual call volume is medical with the remaining 22% being fire related.  Our department operates on a 48/96 schedule.

The community of Crooked River Ranch is the largest private subdivision in the state of Oregon with a population of approximately 5,700 people. It is located between the Deschutes and Crooked River canyon just south of Lake Billy Chinook. Amenities in the community include a golf course, swimming pool, pickleball courts, restaurants, disc golf course, hiking trails, and other outdoor recreational opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit to Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue through National Testing Network
  • FireTeam test scores
  • Valid CPAT card (must be valid by the time of conditional job offer)
  • Include the following with your application: cover letter, resume, and copies of the minimum and preferred qualificiations you hold.

All applications will be evaluated and scored based on the District’s criteria and NTN results. Candidates passing the NTN process will be invited to an assessment center. The date for this will be communicated with the candidate via email. Candidates passing the testing process and assessment center will move on to an interview with the Fire Chief.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting Administration by phone at 541-923-6776.  Note: All candidates MUST complete all required steps on the National Testing Network website.

POSITION DETAILS

BASE SALARY: 

$44,050 to $50,993 annually (depending on qualifications/experience)

BENEFITS:

• 100% Employer paid Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (Employee/Employee & Family).
• HRA/VEBA contribution $4,200 annually.
• Oregon PERS 6% employee match paid by CRRF&R.
• Paid time off for vacation and sick leave (Increasing with length of service).
• MASA Medical transport solutions program provided through health insurance.
• Nationwide Deferred Compensation (457b) and AFLAC available.
• Cell Phone Reimbursement $600 annually.
• Long-term and group accidental death insurance for employee.
• Ability to certify employee in the following:
  • NFPA Firefighter I & II
  • NFPA Apparatus Driver/Operator
  • NFPA Fire Apparatus Equipped with a Pump (Pumper Operator)
  • NFPA Mobile Water Supply (Tender Operator)
  • NFPA Wildland Fire Apparatus Operator
  • NFPA Rope Rescue – Operations Level or higher
  • NFPA Fire & Emergency Services Instructor I or higher
  • NWCG Wildland Firefighter Type I or higher
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY:

• Oregon Paramedic license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire (must show proof of enrollment or progress if currently enrolled in a Paramedic program).
• Valid Driver’s license
• Successful completion of NTN Process:
  • FireTEAM Exam
  • Personal History Questionnaire
  • CPAT within the last 12 months

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Note: Applicants who do not possess preferred qualifications listed here will still be considered for employment.

• NFPA firefighter 1
• NWCG Wildland Firefighter, Type II
• NFPA Fire Apparatus Driver
• NIMS IS-100, 200, 700 & 800