Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue
Location
Tigard, OR | United States
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Job Summary: Are you ready to make a difference in people’s lives? Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue is looking for qualified candidates to join our team of dedicated and compassionate firefighters. We are seeking candidates from a variety of backgrounds and experiences who are interested in serving a diverse and growing community. Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue is establishing an eligible list we will use to fill upcoming and future firefighter vacancies. We anticipate having a Summer 2024 academy.
To apply, candidates must have completed and passed: FireTEAM test administered by National Testing Network by the application dated 12 months from the application close date of March 24, 2024. A passing Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) taken between October 9, 2022, through April 9, 2024. This is a change from past recruitments. A CPAT certification will be accepted from any organization authorized and licensed by the IAFF and IAFC. Still curious? Reach out to our recruitment team @ [email protected].
Job Responsibilities: The essential functions of the Firefighter Paramedic position include, but are not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:
- Responds to alarms; performs all necessary duties as a firefighter including, but not limited to, hose line operations, fire pump operation, operation of heavy equipment (including hydraulic rescue tools), functions with hand tools necessary in fire suppression including walking on pitched roofs and cutting holes in roofs and/or walls using power or hand tools, life safety activities, rescue operations including forcible entry, property conservation operations, clean-up projects, and all other activities as required.
- Paramedic Performs emergency medical services as consistent with EMT-P rating and District policy.
- Responds as part of a team to medical alarms and other emergencies and performs appropriate emergency medical service.
- Responds to emergency scenes and maintains radio communication with the Dispatch office, local hospitals for medical consultation, and more.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Required for Initial Employment High school diploma or equivalent.
- Paramedic license or National Registry certification as a Paramedic at time of application.
- Must possess State of Oregon Paramedic license by date of employment.
- A current, valid driver's license and a driving record insurable by the District's insurer.
- Must meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for health and fitness.
- In addition to a high school diploma, a post-high school education or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred and will be considered.
- Must effectively perform essential job functions under stressful physical and mental conditions.
- Must meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for health and fitness.
- Under stressful physical and mental conditions, while wearing personal protective ensembles and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), perform all necessary duties as a firefighter.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications: To be placed on the eligible list applicants must:
- Pass the FireTEAM test and the video interview
- To be considered passing, you must meet or exceed the minimum scores as follows:
- Human Relations test score: pass point of 70% (one of two factors used to calculate exam score)
- Mechanical test score: pass point of 60% (pass/fail)
- Reading test score: pass point of 80% (pass/fail)
- Math test score: pass point of 70% (pass/fail) - Successfully complete the CPAT. The CPAT dates we will accept has been updated to: October 9, 2022 through April 9, 2024.
- Veteran's Preference - It is the District's policy to provide eligible veterans with preference as required by law.
- Applicants must provide certification of eligibility for entitlement to the preference (e.g. DD-214 long form clearly showing discharge status) with the application submission by the closing date of the posting.
TVF&R is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Compensation: $6,012.92 - $8,557.58 per month
Applications must be submitted to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tvfr?
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