Student Firefighter / Intern

For the purposes of training this position responds to a variety of emergent and non-emergent incidents including calls for structural and wildland fire suppression, rescue, BLS and ALS emergency medical services, inter facility transports, mass casualty incidents and man-made and natural disasters; Operates and assists in routine maintenance, cleaning and inspection of KCFD1 vehicles, specialized equipment, facilities and tools. Klamath County Fire District 1 Student Firefighters/Interns must maintain full-time college level enrollment in a Fire and EMS Student Firefighters must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 cumulative/term AND a minimum of "C" in each course.

Klamath County Fire District No. 1 (KCFD1) is seeking to fill one (1) Student Firefighter/Intern positions. The position of Student Firefighter is a non-paid internship position under Oregon Revised Statue 659A.350.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for intensive training while carrying out the duties assigned by the Student Supervisor/Mentor. Student Firefighter/Interns are required to work in strict compliance with all rules and regulations that govern Klamath County Fire District No. 1 (KCFD1). For the purposes of training this position responds to a variety of emergent and non-emergent incidents including calls for structural and wildland fire suppression, rescue, BLS and ALS emergency medical services, inter facility transports, mass casualty incidents and man-made and natural disasters; Operates and assists in routine maintenance, cleaning and inspection of KCFD1 vehicles, specialized equipment, facilities and tools.

BENEFITS

Tuition Payment- Shall provide up to $3,000.00 per college term tuition and uniform/equipment reimbursement for any out of pocket expense related to attendance of a Fire and EMS program leading to successful completion of an A.A.S. and Paramedic Training

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

KCFD1 is a Special District governed by an elected, five-member Board of Directors. The District provides fire protection to 192 square miles in and around the City of Klamath Falls serving 52,000 patrons. The District also provides ALS Transport services and is assigned Klamath County Ambulance Service Area #5 that covers a total of 490 square miles. The diverse area covered includes urban/suburban areas and rural/frontier as well. In 2025, KCFD1 personnel responded to mitigate 9,346 calls for service. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Affiliation·

• Affiliation with a Klamath County Fire agency for not less than (6) months prior to the date of application.

Education

• High School Diploma or
• Minimum of (45) Credit hours towards an AAS in Emergency Response and Operations- Structure Fire, or Rogue Community College Emergency Services AAS.

Certifications/licenses

• Valid Oregon Driver's License
• Oregon or National Registry EMT
• Firefighter 1 (completion)

Pre-Employment Evaluations

• Urine Drug Screen
• Medical Fit for Duty exam

• Background Investigation

Other

• Klamath County Fire District 1 Student Firefighters/Interns must maintain full-time college level enrollment in a Fire and EMS Student Firefighters must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 cumulative/term AND a minimum of "C" in each course.
• NFPA 1582 Compliance - Student Firefighters must demonstrate and maintain the physical abilities to perform all essential functions of a firefighter as outlined in NFPA 1582.
• Enrollment in the Rogue Community College Paramedic Program is required during the second year of the Student Firefighter Internship.

Schedule and Assignment

• Schedule - For the purposes of training Student Firefighter/Interns will be assigned a 56hr/week (48/96)
• Assignment - Student Firefighter/Interns will be assigned duty at one of the District's four operational fire stations.
• Student Firefighter/Interns will be released for training and/or college
• Student Firefighter/Interns will not be scheduled shift during normally scheduled school

SELECTION PROCESS

READ ALL OF THE POSTING DOCUMENTS CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING

All Student Firefighter candidates must complete a Klamath County Fire District 1 employment application by going to kcfd1.com/careers The selection process will include (2) two phases. Phases will include application evaluation and competitive interview.

How To Apply

Complete application with a copy of High School Diploma/GED must be submitted prior to the application closing date and time. Applications may be submitted on our Klamath County Fire District 1 career website (www.kcfd1.com/careers). Applications must be received by December 1st, 2026.

Contact

For questions; please contact Gary Denney, Division Chief of Training at

gdenney@kcfd1.com

 or Erika Hermann, Human Resources at ehermann@kcfd1.com.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked. Klamath County Fire District No. 1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of handicap status in the admission, access to, treatment