Entry Level Firefighter EMT and Paramedics

Entry Level Firefighter EMT and Paramedic

Salary : $83,929.56 - $111,538.44 Annually

Location : 55 SW Ash Street, OR

Job Type : Regular

Job Number : 2025-00897

Bureau : Portland Fire & Rescue

Opening Date : 10 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

The Position

Portland Fire & Rescue is seeking entry-level firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and paramedics. No firefighting skills, experience, or fire education are required. Both positions will be required to complete twelve (12) months of probation. Entry-level firefighters hired as paramedics will also be required to maintain their paramedic license for five (5) years from the date of hire.

Firefighters will learn, demonstrate knowledge of, and perform the following duties, including but not limited to :

• Various operations and skills required to be proficient on an engine, truck, squad, or other specialty apparatus
• Skill in performing a variety of mechanical operations
• Maintenance of equipment, apparatus, buildings, and fire station grounds
• Perform safely under hazardous and stressful conditions
• Skill and ability in performing prolonged and arduous work under adverse working conditions on non-emergency and emergency scenes
• Skill in understanding and following oral and written instructions
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective, courteous, and tactful working relationships with all employees and the community
• Skill in evaluating complex emergency situations when not directly supervised

About Portland Fire & Rescue

Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) is the largest fire and emergency services provider in the state of Oregon, serving the city of Portland and the regional metropolitan area. In addition to responding to fire, medical, and other emergency incidents, PF&R is the lead responder for all natural and human-caused disasters including earthquakes, floods, and terrorism, and acts as an important safety net for those suffering from homelessness or without support systems. PF&R also provides critical public safety and community health services including fire prevention, community outreach, and public education.

Work Schedule

Portland Fire & Rescue's Firefighter Academy is Monday-Thursday, 0630-1700, for approximately 20 weeks (subject to change). Recruits who successfully complete the fire academy will be transferred to a Training Station and work a 1-3-2-3 shift schedule.

After training, the work schedule will consist of the following :

Payrate and Accruals

Current firefighter annual salary range is $83,929.56 - $111,538.44. See hourly rates below :

Portland Fire & Rescue offers several opportunities for specialty pay. Click Local 43 Labor Agreement for details.

Benefits Information

Information on PERS

City Charter Section 5-304 Retirement Benefits

New Hire Benefits

This position is eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees

Union Representation : Portland Firefighters Association (PFFA), Local 43 IAFF labor agreement

Visit the website for updated information and frequently asked questions.

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position :

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

Attach at the time of application :

The Recruitment Process

Candidates must pass each step before moving to the next.

Recruitment Timeline - Subject to change without notification.

Candidate communication is via email during the application and recruitment process.

Additional Information

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Questions about the application process?

Anna Morgan, Senior Recruiter