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LA GRANDE, CITY OF
1806 COVE AVENUE
LA GRANDE, OREGON 97850
(541)962-1316
http://www.cityoflagrande.org

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Updated: January 29, 2025

Classification: Firefighter/Paramedic - Entry level or lateral transfer

The La Grande Fire Department is currently hiring for Firefighter/Paramedic positions. Candidates must successfully complete FireTeam written exam and National Testing Network Candidate Physical Ability Test before submitting application and no more than one year prior to application date.

Closing Date: March 14, 2023 by 5:00 PM

Salary Information: $60,925 – $78,242 annually (includes mandatory FLSA Overtime pay) plus City paid 3% deferred compensation contribution and incentive pay for education and advanced certifications. Entry level staring wage $60,925, lateral hires wage depends on experience.

Benefit Information: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Air and Ground Ambulance Membership, Public Employees Retirement System, and contributions into a Health Savings Account every three months based on tier. (Employee cost share for Medical, Dental, Vision is 10% of premiums)

Contact Information:
Jennifer Fox
Admin Asst
541-963-3123

Application Procedure: Employment Application and Firefighter/Paramedic Job Description may be obtained from and returned to Cari Markham, HR Specialist, City of La Grande, 1000 Adams Avenue, PO Box 670, La Grande, OR 97850. Phone: (541) 962-1319 Fax: (541) 624-5817
Email: cmarkham@cityoflagrande.org.

Post Testing Clearance:

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or submission for medical or religious exemption (subject to change based on State or Federal requirements)
Successfully complete department provided pre-employment physical
Successfully pass background check

Applications can also be obtained on the City of La Grande website at www.cityoflagrande.org.

City Information: the City of La Grande is located in beautiful Northeastern Oregon, approximately 250 miles east of Portland and 170 miles north of Boise, Idaho. Sitting on the fertile cultivated floor of the Grande Ronde Valley, the City is surrounded by the forested Blue Mountains, granite and snow-covered peaks of the Eagle Cap Wilderness area, and a multitude of clear flowing river and streams.

As the county seat of Union County, the City of La Grande serves as the economic, educational, recreational, and cultural hub for this comer of the State. With a population of 13,173 (2017), the City maintains its small-town character while providing many large town amenities.

The City is the home of Eastern Oregon University (EOU), a State-funded four-year university of higher education with a resident student population of approximately 1500 students. EOU offers 24 bachelor degree programs including a baccalaureate degree in Fire Services Administration.

Population: 13,173 (2017)

EEO EMPLOYER

Job Requirements

Mandatory Requirements:

High School diploma or GED
Must be 18 years of age
Possess and maintain a State of Oregon Paramedic Certification (EMT-P) within 90 days of employment, American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Must successfully complete department oral board, background and medical screening prior to hiring
Must successfully complete FireTeam written exam (before submitting application) and National Testing Network Candidate Physical Ability Test (within 30 days of conditional offer). Both tests must be taken no more than one year prior to application date
Valid Oregon driver’s license, or obtain within 30 days of employment
Reside within 100 road miles of the fire station within 30 days of employment

Additional Lateral Transfer Requirements:

3 years’ experience as a career firefighter

NFPA FF 1 certification

Entry Level Desirable Qualifications:

NFPA Firefighter 1 certification

Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations certification

Lateral Transfer Desirable qualifications:

NFPA Firefighter 2 certification

NFPA Driver certification

Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations certification

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
As a member of a Fire Department and under the direct supervision of a Fire Department Captain, a Firefighter/Paramedic performs firefighting, rescue, emergency medical care up to and including the Paramedic level and other types of emergency response related duties. Participates in fire prevention, code enforcement, and public safety education activities. Helps to maintain and make minor repairs to the fire station, fire apparatus, and emergency response equipment. Participates in training and personal development activities necessary to acquire and maintain the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of a firefighter in a proficient and safe manner.

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