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Current Job Openings

Firefighter/Intermediate

Firefighter/Paramedic

OPEN UNTIL FILLED: First review of applications will be November 1, 2021.

SALARY RANGE: FF/EMT-I: $47,470-$51,384 first year, FF/EMT-P: $49,369-$53,439 first year. Annual pay raise. 100% paid Health Plan.

BENEFITS: Public Employees Retirement System; life insurance; family health, vision and dental care benefits; vacation/holiday benefits; uniforms and protective personal equipment; training, education and physical fitness opportunities.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB: Works as a team member performing emergency medical care, firefighting, rescue and other emergency duties. Performs fire prevention inspections; participates in public fire safety education activities; and other prevention duties. Maintains, repairs, inspect and tests fire/ambulance equipment, buildings, grounds and facilities. BFRD works 48/96 work schedule.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

· Possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License upon employment.

· 18 years of age.

· Graduated High School or equivalent.

· Does not use tobacco products.

· Valid National or Oregon Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate (EMT-I) or Paramedic (EMT-P) licensure or completion of a paramedic program awaiting licensure testing with ability to obtain Oregon certification by the time of hire.

LATERALS: To apply as a lateral, you must meet above minimum requirements and must have at least three (3) years of paid full-time experience as a Firefighter/Intermediate or Firefighter/Paramedic. Vacation and sick leave hours start at the two-year step. Vacation accruals at 10 shifts per year, sick leave 10 shifts per year. Laterals will be given 48hrs of vacation and 96hrs of sick leave on date of hire. This is negotiable. Most laterals can expect a six-month probation period.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Application for Employment: Boardman Fire Rescue District employment application form and resume of experience and qualifications will be accepted at 300 SW Wilson Lane, Boardman, Oregon 97818, or emailed to mail@boardmanfd.com, first review of applications will be November 1, 2021. Successful applicants will be invited to participate in an internal physical agility test and oral interview. PRIOR APPLICANTS MUST REAPPLY. FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL BE NOT ACCEPTED. Application forms are available from Boardman Fire Rescue District, 300 SW Wilson Lane, Boardman, Oregon 97818 or Boardmanfd.com

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Volunteer Today

What it means to be a volunteer with Boardman Fire & Rescue District

Your experience as a volunteer firefighter provides an opportunity to serve your community, your neighbors, and your friends when lives and property are at risk.

Your service is rewarding because you are helping when help is needed the most. You will share in the pride, professional spirit, and friendship among the career and volunteer members of the department. You will also be apart of a social and professional activities sponsored by the fire district.

Contact us for more information:

mail@boardmanfd.com or at 541-481-3473

There's a Job for Everyone

- Firefighter

- Driver/Operator

- Safety Officer

- Wildland Operations

- Traffic Control

- Administrative Support

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Questions & Answers

How do I join?

How difficult is it to become a Volunteer Firefighter?

Fill out an application. Your application will then be reviewed and considered. Applications can be found on this website under the ‘Volunteering’ tab or you can pick up an application at the fire station

How difficult is it to become a Volunteer Firefighter?

Is anything truly worthwhile easy? It takes a bit of time and effort to complete the required training, but there is lots of encouragement and help along the way. We try to work with people’s schedules as much as we can as well.

Will I get paid to volunteer?

How difficult is it to become a Volunteer Firefighter?

Will I get paid to volunteer?

In dollars and cents, no. In experience and opportunity, yes! The feeling you get from doing something valuable for others is a feeling that makes it worthwhile.

Can I fight real fire?

Are there ways to volunteer without becoming a firefighter?

Will I get paid to volunteer?

Once you have finished the required training you will be able to perform fire suppression duties.

How much does it cost to be involved?

Are there ways to volunteer without becoming a firefighter?

Nothing. Just your time and commitment

Are there ways to volunteer without becoming a firefighter?

Fire Corps is another volunteer opportunity. As a Fire Corps volunteer you will aid Boardman Fire & Rescue District with non-emergency tasks allowing district members to better protect our community from fires, natural disasters, and other incidents.