Firefighter - Entry Level
City of Hillsboro
Hillsboro, OR
The City of Hillsboro Fire & Rescue Department
Hillsboro, Oregon, is one of the state's most diverse and dynamic cities, with over 110,000 residents. As Oregon's "high-tech hub," Hillsboro boasts a thriving economy, excellent schools, and abundant green spaces.
Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, with an annual budget of $32.4 million, employs 136 personnel, including 124 sworn members. We provide exceptional emergency services, fire prevention, and community education across five strategically located stations within a 24.25 square mile area. Our commitment is to providing professionalism and excellence in every aspect of the services we provide.
Position Overview
Hillsboro Fire & Rescue is creating an eligibility list for expected full-time vacancies for Firefighter EMT and Firefighter Paramedic, with placements beginning in March 2025. This list will be valid for one year from the closing date or until exhausted.
As a Firefighter EMT or Firefighter Paramedic, you will respond to emergency calls to provide fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services. You will also be responsible for maintaining fire stations, equipment, and apparatus, and participating in drills, training, and community outreach events. Duties include operating a variety of firefighting and medical equipment, participating in hazardous material incident response, assisting in fire prevention activities, and ensuring accurate documentation of incidents and patient care.
Compensation
- Firefighter EMT: $71,208.00 - $102,192.00 Annually
- Firefighter Paramedic Incentive Pay: 13%
- Starting Pay for those who are PERS/OPSRP eligible is $75,468.00. Those who are not PERS/OPSRP eligible at start of employment will have their salary increased once eligibility is earned.
Step 1 | Sign Up: Register at National Testing Network. Select Firefighter Jobs and Hillsboro Fire and Rescue. |
Step 2 | Written Exam: Schedule and complete the FireTEAM exam via the National Testing Network. |
Step 3 | Physical Abilities Test: Complete the Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT). |
Step 4 | Follow the standard application on the City of Hillsboro’s Career Opportunities page. |
Tentative Recruitment Timeline*
Application open: | July 1, 2024 |
Application closes: | September 15, 2024 (11:59 p.m. PST) |
**Updated Application Reviews complete: | September 20, 2024 |
Application reviews complete: | October 4, 2024 |
**Updated First Round (Spark Hire One Way Video) Interviews: | September 27 – October 7, 2024 |
First Round (Spark Hire One Way Video) Interviews: | October 14 - 17, 2024 |
**EMT License (State of Oregon or National Registry) or higher due: | October 21, 2024 |
Second Round (Virtual) Interviews: | November 4 - 7, 2024 |
Final Round (In Person) Interviews (with Chiefs): | December 2 - 5, 2024 |
Selection and Offer: | December 9-13, 2024 |
Firefighter Academy 25-1: | March 10, 2025 |
*This schedule is subject to change based on City of Hillsboro needs.
**Updates to timeline in RED
Required Attachments
- Resume and Cover Letter
- Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) results must be within one year (September 15, 2023 - September 15, 2024) of the application closing date.
- EMT License (State of Oregon or National Registry) or higher. Must be submitted by October 21, 2024.
- Respond to emergency calls to provide fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services
- Support of fire prevention duties as assigned
- Maintenance of fire stations, equipment, and apparatus
- Participation in drills and training activities
- Active involvement in community outreach events as scheduled
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