Fire & EMS

Joining our team as a Firefighter or Paramedic at TVF&R is the goal of many individuals who've considered a career in fire and EMS service. With our commitment to safety, exceptional performance, and overall professionalism, we strive for an inclusive work environment that puts the needs of others first. We foster a culture committed to honoring our individual and group differences, so we are in turn able to provide the highest level of service to our communities. Ultimately, our mission is to create safer communities through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response.

FIREFIGHTER

FirefightersSuccessful entry Firefighter candidates will have the following: 

PARAMEDIC

EMSSuccessful 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
  • Optimal physical conditioning
  • Unremarkable criminal background and driving record
  • Paramedic Class Specification (PDF)
  • Steps to Prepare

FIRE & LIFE SAFETY 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
EMS Officer Teaching a Young Woman CPR

LEARN MORE

  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • TVF&R on YouTube
  • 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).