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Firefighter EMT / Company Officer Trainee - Grants Pass, Oregon

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! FIREFIGHTER EMT PERMANENT FULL-TIME Opportunity

Shift Schedule : 48 / 96 A-B-C rotation

$54,409 annually (hourly paid position)

Application Deadline : May 15, 2024

We are hiring Firefighter EMT / Company Officer Trainees with a passion for firefighting and patient care. Desire and ability to progress through supervisory training and experience to become qualified as a Company Officer, regardless of rank.

Job Summary :

Firefighter EMT / Company Officer Trainee will respond to fire alarms, emergency, and non-emergency calls to prevent or extinguish fires and to protect life and property including rescue and salvage operations.

Incumbents are also responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and repairing fire department property and equipment.

Company Officer, upon obtaining qualification as part of the trainee program, may be called to step-up in the absence of the Lieutenant or Captain, or staff an additional engine company as needed.

Company Officer is the first line supervisor for engine crew personnel and may be responsible for initial incident command functions on fire suppression, patient care or technical rescue situations.

Qualifications :

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the date of appointment.
• Driving record must be acceptable after review by national Risk Management.
• Provide proof of current NFPA Firefighter 1 or equivalent
• Provide proof of current NWCG FFT2 or equivalent
• Valid Oregon EMT License, or applying for reciprocity
• Successfully pass physical abilities test, and assessment center / interview that has a heavy emphasis on evaluating candidate’s leadership potential
• Must pass drug screen and background check

Education Requirements :

High School diploma or GED required.

Compensation and Benefits per local CBA :

• Medical, dental, vision, 401K
• Vacation & sick leave accrual
• Holiday & Overtime Pay
• Deployment opportunities (State Wildland Contract, State Conflagration, OEM, REMS)
• Employee assistance program

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, fire department personnel are frequently required to walk, sit, climb, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, lift, talk, see, hear, feel, use clear speech and operate machinery.

There is a need to reach and perform moderate (20-50 pounds) and infrequent heavy (50-200 pounds) lifting during the use of tools and equipment, and while assisting others while extinguishing fires or treating ill / injured persons.

Essential Functions :

Training

Participates in all required training sessions, including, but not limited to, live fire drills, performance evaluation drills, ongoing skills maintenance.

Company evolutions, and job performance requirements based on NFPA 1001 professional qualifications for Firefighter I.

Customer Service

• Work requires cooperative / supportive interaction with co-workers and supervisors.
• Work requires interaction with the public, customers, other public service members from local, state, and federal agencies.

Communications

• Portable radios are used as a means of communication.
• Must conduct all radio communications in a professional, respectful manner.

Closing Statement : This brief summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s supervisor at any time based upon Company need.

Upload a Letter of Intent and resume, with attachments that support the above requirements. Or mail them to Rural Metro Fire, 807 NE 6th Street, Grants Pass, OR. 97526

Our Benefits

Our high-deductible plans allow you to open and contribute to a tax-advantaged Health Savings Account (HSA). We also offer Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), allowing you to set aside tax-free dollars for certain expenses.

RETIREMENT - We offer a 401(k) retirement plan to eligible employees and a company match of 50% of your contributions, up to 8% of your compensation continued.

For certain employees who face 401(k) contribution limitations due to higher income levels, we also offer a deferred compensation plan and match.

We also offer financial counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and retirement plan vendor.

VISION - Our two vision plan options cover exams, lenses and frames, and contacts in lieu of eyewear.

TELEMEDICINE - GMR provides a telemedicine benefit through Teladoc for our employees and their dependents. Teladoc offers convenient phone and video care for many medical conditions for a low, fixed copay.

DENTAL - We offer two dental plans, including a plan that covers orthodontics.

SURVIVOR BENEFITS - GMR provides company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance. In addition, we offer an option to buy additional coverage for you, your spouse and your children at affordable rates.

INCOME PROTECTION - We offer company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance to protect a portion of your income in case of disability or extended illness.

VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS - We offer a variety of other optional benefits including financial wellness services, legal coverage, identity theft protection and more.

The benefits listed apply to most core non-union positions. Union position benefits are dictated by their specific Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Last updated : 2024-04-29