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UMATILLA COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #1
320 SOUTH 1ST STREET
HERMISTON, OREGON 97838
(541)567-8822
http://www.ucfd1.com

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Updated: July 17, 2025

Umatilla County Fire District #1

320 South 1st Street

Hermiston, Oregon 97838

http://www.ucfd1.org

Job Classification: Entry-level and Lateral Career Firefighter/Paramedic & Firefighter/EMT

Applications due by October 1st, 2025 @ 8:00 a.m.

Umatilla County Fire District #1 is currently hiring for the positions of Firefighter/Paramedic and Firefighter/EMT. We are hiring a total of 7 positions, 6 of which are being funded by an AFG SAFER grant. All applicants are required to apply through the National Testing Network, complete the FireTEAM test, fill out the Personal History Questionary (PHQ), and have a valid CPAT. Applicants are required to submit a UCFD1 application, resume, and cover letter. Please visit http:/www.ucfd1.org to complete the Umatilla County Fire District #1 application.

Job Requirements

Schedule:

UCFD1 operates with a four-shift schedule on a 48-hour work week. Shift personal work 24-hour on, 72-hour off schedule, with 13 designated debit days annually.

Compensation:

· Entry Level:

FF/EMT Salary: Jan. 1, 2026 $70,177/yr. Starting July 1, 2026 $71,932/yr
FF/Medic Salary: Jan. 1, 2026 $78,940.56/yr. Starting July 1, 2026 $80,914/yr

· Lateral:

FF/EMT Salary- $80,458.89/yr
FF/Medic Salary- $87,024.12/yr
- Laterals must have three years or more of professional full-time experience to be considered
- Lateral positions will start at teh 2-year step in our play scale and receive 48 hours of vacation and 60 hours of sick leave

· Longevity Pay:

$50.00 at five (5) years of service
$100.00 at ten (10) years of service
$175.00 at fifteen (15) years of service
$275.00 at twenty (20) years of service

4% Educational incentives for each listed below up to 12%:

AAS Degree
BA Degree
Fire Officer 1

A $250.00 monthly incentive for fluency in Spanish after passing the fluency exam.

Benefit Information:

100% employer paid healthcare, dental, and vision for employee and family
Oregon PERS retirement
Vacation
- 10 hours a month accrual on probation
- 24 hours a month accrual off probation up to 42 hours a month accrual after 20 years
Sick leave
- 21 hours a month accrual with a cap of 2,544 hours (one full year)
$2,500.00 employer paid VEBA after the first year
No living restrictions ($1,000 relocation reimbursement if employee moves inside fire district)

Hiring Timeline:

· Opens: August 1st, 2025

· Closes: October 1st, 2025

EMS Skills Assessment Center and Panel Interviews: October 21st & 22nd, 2025

Fire Chiefs Interview: November 2025

· Academy Start Date: April 20, 2026

Hiring Process:

· Application and Resume review

· Panel Interview

· EMS Skills evaluation

· Doctor Physical and drug screen

· Background assessment

· Psychological Evaluation

Job Requirements

Age: 18

US Citizen: Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid Driver’s License: Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Possess Oregon State Paramedic License or EMT Basic by time of hire

• Possess a valid driver’s license

• Meet the District’s physical qualifications and pass a background check, medical exam and drug screening prior to appointment

• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language

• Lateral minimum 3 years full-time career paid experience

Schooling Prior and Post Hiring: In addition to a High School diploma or equivalent, post-high school education or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred and will be considered.

Department Information: Umatilla County Fire District #1 is a combination Fire District in rural Eastern Oregon. UCFD#1 employs 39-line career firefighters, 6 Administrative Chief Officers, a Community Paramedic, Recruitment and Retention/PIO specialist, ambulance billing specialist and a office manager. We currently staff a Single Role EMS ambulance 24 hours a day. We are a Fire District with a response area of 209 square miles of fire protection to include the cities of Hermiston and Stanfield. The ambulance service area is 620 square miles and also covers the cities of Umatilla, Echo and parts of Morrow County. We provide fire, rescue and advanced life support (ALS) ambulance coverage to a total populations base of approximately 47,000 citizens. We are the largest fire department in this area and we are a key player in the training and support of these smaller departments. In addition to our fire suppression, rescue, and ambulance roles, UCFD#1 provides the regional Oregon State Hazardous Materials team covering an approximate area of 15,300 square miles. Their role is to provide Specialist level response to the region. UCFD#1 is located on the western end of Umatilla County, situated just south of the Columbia River. The area has established itself as a major transportation hub for the rest of the state. We can be found at the intersection of two major highways; Interstate 82 and Interstate 84.

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors

Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers:

All non-expunged convictions must be disclosed, and are reviewed in relation to number, severity, date, and other relevant circumstances.

Driving Disqualifiers:

Must posses a current, valid driver’s license that is recognized by the State of Oregon and maintain a driving record insurable by the Districts insurer in order to drive a District vehicle. Applicants may also be eliminated based on their driving record if it does not meet the districts standards. Driving issues that may be considered: Major violations (example: DUI, Hit and Run), numerous moving violations and/or at fault accidents or a combination of the above during the last five years.

Additional Disqualifiers:

· Does not use tobacco products

· Must meet National Fire Protection (NFPA) standards for health and fitness

· The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or the others in the workplace.

· Must app a background check, medical and psychological exams, and drug screen prior to appointment.

Contact Information:

Corey Gorham

Division Chief EMS & Training

cgorham@ucfd1.com

UCFD1 Application, Resume, and cover letter must be received by 8:00 am October 1st, 2025

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