Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician

Career Firefighter EMT Recruitment

Oregon Coast All Hazards Progressive Combination Department

Join a department that values training, readiness, professionalism, teamwork, and progressive emergency service leadership. If you want a career where you will truly make a difference, train hard, stay busy, and become part of a highly capable all-hazards team on the Oregon Coast, we encourage you to apply.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 24 at 5 p.m.

To be considered all candidates must complete the National Testing Network CPAT, Fire Team Testing, and the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) and select for these scores to be sent to Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District via NTN.

In Addition: Submit a completed department application and your required certifications via email or in person.

Applications may be:

• Emailed to: Jeremy.Neel@nrfpdor.gov
• Dropped off in person at: Hebo Station 87 30

Position Information

Position: Career Firefighter EMT

Openings: One position currently, with at least one more likely opening in July. Hiring an entry-level Firefighter EMT and/or a lateral career Firefighter EMT

A hiring list will be established from this process, and the list may remain active for up to one year

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Compensation Package:

$62,259.78 for entry-level hire employees This position is governed by a Union Collective Bargaining Agreement. Annual compensation includes a base salary of $57,115.63 and guaranteed FLSA overtime of $5,144.15. Bonuses of 2% on base salary are offered for each one of these certifications held by the candidate: Firefighter 2, Fire Officer 1, Fire Officer 2, Fire Officer 3.

$67,016.42 for lateral hire employees This position is governed by a Union Collective Bargaining Agreement. Annual compensation includes a base salary of $61,479.26 and guaranteed FLSA overtime of $5,537.16

Certification bonuses of 2% on base salary are offered for each one of these held by the candidate: Fire Officer 2, Fire Officer 3.

Benefits Include:

• 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, with MASA (emergency medical transport) membership covering employee and dependents
• District-funded HRA VEBA contribution (minimum $2,000 for single employee or $4,000 for employee and dependant(s) annually)
• 100% paid LifeFlight membership for employee and dependents
• Oregon PERS
• Deferred Compensation pre-tax savings program available
• District matches up to 2% on Deferred Compensation contributions
• Training opportunities and specialty certifications paid for by District
• Workout facilities available on and off shift
• Swimming/training facilities available

Qualifications

Entry-level applicants must possess:

• Valid Oregon driver’s license with insurable driving record
• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age
• Oregon EMT
• NFPA Firefighter I certification
• NWCG Wildland Firefighter Type 2 certification
• Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations certifications
• Driver/Operator certification
• ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800
• CPAT within the last year
• NTN FireTEAM score within the last year

Lateral applicants must possess:

• All qualifications required for entry level
• 2 years of career firefighter paid employment
• Firefighter II certification
• Fire Officer I certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Water Rescue certifications
• Rope Rescue certifications
• Vehicle Rescue certifications
• Instructor certifications
• Apparatus Equipped with Pump certification
• Apparatus Equipped with Aerial Device certification
• Rural Water Supply Driver certification
• Wildland Apparatus certification
• FAA Drone Pilot certification
• Associate’s degree in Fire Science or related field

Hiring Process Timeline

Panel Interviews: Saturday, June 27, 2026 will be scheduled for all candidates with complete applications turned in by 5p.m. June 24, 2026 who meet all minimum job requirements. Selected candidates will advance to:

Chief’s Interviews: Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 Selected candidates will be ranked and placed on a certified hiring list.

Candidates who receive a Conditional Job Offer will then complete:

• Background investigation
• Driving record review
• Reference checks
• NFPA Firefighter Physical

Final job offers will be made upon successful completion of all hiring steps. Projected first day of employment is Wednesday July 22, 2026.

About Our District

The Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District currently consists of 14 Career Members, 35 Volunteer Firefighters & Support Members, 5 Volunteer Administrative Staff, 3 Resident Firefighters, and 2 Cadets.

We respond to over 1,000 calls annually and have six stations located throughout our district.

Our service area includes the Pacific coastline, rivers and flood zones, sand dunes, state and federal forests, major highways, rural farms and communities, and heavy seasonal tourism areas.

We are not a transporting EMS agency, but we respond to a large volume of EMS calls involving an aging population that largely remains in private homes rather than assisted living facilities. This is a demanding and highly rewarding position in which firefighters are expected to perform at a high level and contribute significantly to the success of the organization.

The Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District is seeking highly motivated, professional, and hard-working individuals to join our career firefighter team on the Oregon Coast.

This is not a “sit around and wait for calls” fire department. Our firefighters are expected to train hard, work hard, maintain operational readiness, and be capable of handling a wide variety of emergencies across a large and diverse response area. In return, firefighters become part of a progressive, highly trained, close-knit department that values professionalism, teamwork, physical fitness, skills training, and community service.

NRFPD is an all-hazards combination fire district serving over 300 square miles of rural coastal Oregon with one career station and five volunteer stations. Our career crews respond alongside volunteer station crews to a wide variety of incidents including:

• Structure fires
• EMS emergencies
• Water rescue
• Rope rescue
• Vehicle rescue
• Wildland fire
• Drone/UAS operations
• Disaster response
• Coastal and flood emergencies

We work closely with C.E.R.T., Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, the United States Coast Guard, neighboring fire agencies, and numerous regional partners. We are a department that believes in progressive leadership, realistic training, physical readiness, and operational excellence.

What Makes NRFPD Different

NRFPD is a smaller department with a wide range of job tasks and responsibilities. Career firefighters are expected to be versatile, adaptable, and highly involved in department operations. You will respond to emergencies and maintain the readiness of the entire fire district.

This includes:

• Daily training
• Apparatus checks
• Equipment maintenance
• PPE inspections and cleaning
• Small equipment maintenance
• Station cleaning and upkeep
• Maintaining operational readiness across district systems

Our firefighters train regularly during shifts, including at least one hour of physical fitness training daily while on duty. We also regularly teach and host trainings for surrounding agencies and regional partners.

Pay: $62,259.78 - $67,016.42 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Cloverdale, OR 97112 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person