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NORTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT 1880 MCPHERSON ST NORTH BEND, OREGON 97459 541-756-8181 https://www.northbendoregon.us/fire
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Updated: April 28, 2026
Job Classification Engineer-Firefighter
The North Bend Fire Department is currently seeking qualified Applicants for the Engineer-Firefighter position.
All candidates must take the FireTEAM exam, Work Attitude Questionnaire (WAQ), and have proof of successful completion of a Physical Ability Test uploaded to their National Testing Network (NTN) account. Must have completed all of the above to be considered further in the hiring process.
Application packets may be found on the City of North Bend’s website https://www.northbendoregon.gov/jobs, or they may be picked up in person at the North Bend City Hall, located at 835 California, North Bend, OR 97459, between 0800 and 1700, Monday through Friday, or by calling (541)756-8178. The deadline for submitting application packets is 1700 on May 27, 2026.
Hard copy application packets must be mailed or delivered to:
City of North Bend Attn: City Recorder
P.O. Box B
North Bend, OR 97459
If submitting a paper application packet, please submit the following documents in this order, stapled together in the upper-left corner. Failure to follow all these directions or provide all documents in this order will result in an applicant being removed from the process.
o Cover Letter
o Completed Application
o Proof of Veterans Status – Copy of DD214 – If applicable
o Resume
o Current Copy of your Oregon Certification of EMT
o Include copies of DPSST certifications and other supplemental pieces of training
o Proof of successful completion of a physical ability test, or proof of a physical ability test scheduled before May 27, 2026
North Bend is a city in Coos County, Oregon, with a population of 10,317. North Bend is surrounded on three sides by Coos Bay, an S-shaped water inlet and estuary where the Coos River enters Coos Bay and borders the city of Coos Bay to the south. North Bend is within minutes of the Pacific Ocean beaches & world-class Dunes. North Bend became an incorporated city in 1903. The North Bend Fire Department was formed in 1904 and has evolved into a combination paid/volunteer fire department. North Bend Fire & Rescue handles over 2380 calls for service a year. The types of calls include fire suppression, Emergency Medical Service, wildland, technical rescue, and hazardous material response. Our department has a very respectable Class 3 ISO insurance rating.
“The Mission of the North Bend Fire Department is to provide timely, effective, and efficient emergency response, fire prevention, and fire and life safety public education services.”
Our Staff operate on 48/96 A-B-C schedule Salary Range: $68,781.44-$80,050.88 per year
Job Requirements Age: 18 or older US Citizen: Yes
High School Graduate/GED: Yes
Valid Oregon State Driver’s License Class C or able to obtain within 30 days. Ability to read/speak English: Yes
Vision: Correctable vision for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Prior Experience: Preferred Necessary Certifications:
• DPSST NFPA Firefighter 1
• NFPA Pumper Operator
• Must possess and maintain an Oregon EMT certification
• Must have an AHA Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) card
• Must have ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 700, & ICS 800
Hiring Process: Applicants must complete the National Testing Network FireTEAM exam, WAQ, and physical ability test by 1700 on May 27, 2026, and have them uploaded to their NTN account, as specified in the job announcement. All applicants will be notified of the final status of their application. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.
• May 27, 2026, at 5:00 pm PT – Completed National Testing Network Requirements and completed application packet received by the City of North Bend.
• June 2, 2026 – Assessment Center – North Bend, Oregon (Selected Applicants will be notified of the time.)
• June 3, 2026 – Chief’s Interview – North Bend, Oregon (Selected Applicants will be notified of the time.) Veterans’ preference will be accorded as provided by Oregon Revised Statute (ORS 408.230)
Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifications: Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation, including a criminal history check.
Driving Disqualifiers: Must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Oregon Class C Driver’s License, with a minimum of three years of driving experience. Must have no record of license suspension or revocation in any other state or territory. Must have fewer than three moving violations within the last five years, and no reckless driving and/or driving under the influence of a controlled substance within the last five years.
Drug Use Disqualifiers: Manufacture, trafficking, possession, and use of substances containing THC, such as marijuana or illegal drugs, is prohibited.
To apply, go to:https://www.northbendoregon.gov/jobs and follow the directions provided.
The City of North Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
