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Fire & EMS
Becoming a Firefighter or Paramedic at Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue is the aspiration of thousands of individuals who have considered a career in Fire and EMS service. With our commitment to safety, exceptional performance, outstanding service to our communities, and overall professionalism, we have created a work environment that is second to none. We foster a culture committed to honoring our individual and group differences so we in turn are able to provide the highest level of service to our communities.
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FIREFIGHTER
Successful entry Firefighter candidates will have the following:
- Required: HS diploma or equivalent and EMT or Paramedic license by time of hire
- A strong community and customer-service focus and high level of professionalism
- Demonstrated use of good judgment and decision making
- Excellent physical conditioning
- An unremarkable criminal background and driving record
- Fitness Program Recommendations (PDF)
- CPAT Orientation Guide (Firefighter - Entry Level) (PDF)
- CPAT Candidate Preparation Guide (Firefighter - Entry Level) (PDF)
PARAMEDIC
Successful Paramedic candidates will have the following:
- Paramedic license at the time of application
- Valid State of Oregon Paramedic license by date of employment
- One year of relevant full-time paramedic experience. Relevancy defined as:
- Recent: No greater than a 24-month gap between end of full-time practice and the application closing date.
- Call volume: 911 care system of comparable call volume to TVF&R with high unit hours utilization
- A strong community and customer-service focus and high level of professionalism
- Deep sense of compassion
- Demonstrated use of good judgment and decision making
- Good physical conditioning
- An unremarkable criminal background and driving record
The first steps toward a career as a firefighter or paramedic is Educational Preparation:
- EMS Provider Schools
- EMS Provider Licensure and Training
- Oregon Tech – OHSU Paramedic education program
- Emergency Medical Services Programs
PREVENTION POSITION
If your interest lies in becoming a Deputy Fire Marshal, successful candidates will have the following:
- An associate or higher level degree in fire administration, prevention, engineering or closely related field
- Three (3) or more years experience working as a Fire Inspector or closely related position
- Fire & Life Safety Specialist I by one (1) year of employment
- A strong community and customer-service focus and high level of professionalism
- Demonstrated use of good judgment and decision making
- An unremarkable criminal background and driving record
LEARN MORE
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Video - Why I Chose Fire
- TVF&R on YouTube
- About TVF&R
- Learn more about becoming a Volunteer
- Grooming policy (PDF) - TVF&R employees serve public citizens and must present themselves in a manner that generates trust, confidence and respect. To maintain a positive public image, new employees and volunteers are required to cover tattoos and body art. This includes tattoos, branding, scarring, piercings, and body art.
- Tobacco policy (PDF) - We are committed to providing a safe work environment for our employees and the public through a tobacco-free workplace. TVF&R is tobacco free inside/outside District property, District apparatus, and inside/outside training facilities for new employees and volunteers.
Civil Service
TVF&R has a Commission which oversees the District’s Civil Service system, governing many aspects of personnel management for positions in the classified service. View the Civil Service Rules (PDF).
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