EMT

Klamath County Fire District 1 (KCFD1) is hiring and establishing an eligibility list for EMT positions (EMS, non-firefighting).
MINUMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS As a condition of employment, must maintain certifications required by the Fire District's Supervising Physician and Oregon EMS license, at least to the level of certification at time of hire.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Oregon driver's license and maintain a safe driving record throughout the duration of employment.
EVOC certified, NFPA Driver, or equivalent (may obtain during Academy).
OSHA equivalent HazMat Emergency Responder Awareness and Operations (may obtain during Academy).
ICS 100, 200, 700 (may obtain during Academy).
Current Oregon and/or National Registry EMT (all levels).
Must obtain Oregon certification by the date of hire.
LATERAL ENTRY Candidates that meet the lateral minimum requirements will be placed at either a Step 2 or Step 3 of the established pay scale.
Step placement to be determined by current rate of pay.
Candidates must currently be employed as a full-time EMT with no breaks in service, and with three (3) or more years continuous service with satisfactory performance in a like position with similar responsibilities, demonstrated skillset and level of expertise, and served in an organization of similar complexity as KCFD1.
Meet the minimum level of qualifications and certifications listed for position.
ABOUT THE DISTRICT Klamath County Fire District 1 (KCFD1) is an all-hazard special district located in Klamath Falls (south-central Oregon), which provides structural and wildland fire protection, emergency advanced life support, ambulance transport, inter-facility ambulance transport, hazardous materials response and emergency rescue.
In 2023 KCFD1 responded to over 9000 calls.
Personnel will be scheduled to work a 56-hour (48/96 shift schedule) and are represented by IAFF Local 890.
New employees can expect to be housed in modern facilities co-located with our fire crews.
Our ambulances fleet is comprised of vehicles less than 5 years old.
EMS service providers are furnished with state-of-the-art lifesaving equipment including Life Pak 15s and Lucas devices.
MISSION We at Klamath County Fire District 1, are devoted to safeguarding the lives and property of our community, visitors and neighbors by providing professional emergency services, with compassion, courtesy, integrity and fiscal responsibility.
Copies of all required documentation and certifications must be attached to the application.
Failure to provide complete documentation may eliminate the applicant from participating in the recruitment process.
Applications must be submitted to KCFD1 on or before 4 p.
m.
, Monday, April 15, 2024.
For more information on the application process, contact Human Resources at 541.
885.
2056 ext.
126 or email twedemeyer@kcfd1.
com.
TESTING PROCESS Projected testing is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23rd through Wednesday, April 24th and is subject to change with prior notice.
Hiring & Eligibility List We currently have multiple positions available and will be looking to hire immediately after this process.
An eligibility list for each single role position will be created based upon final overall scores.
Conditional job offers will be extended based on KCFD1's need at the time of hire or as needed.
Conditional Offers All conditional job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an extensive fit-for-duty medical evaluation, drug screen, and full background investigation.
VETERANS PREFERENCE Veterans' preference will be accorded as provided by Oregon Revised Statue (ORS 408.
230).
Under Oregon law, armed forces veterans who successfully complete the initial application screening and meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be awarded preference points.
If you are a veteran and want to apply for preference points, submit a completed Klamath County Fire District 1 Veterans' Preference form, and the required documentation listed on the form.
All documentation for Veteran's Preference must be received prior to the closing date of application.
To obtain the form or for more information regarding Veteran's Preference, please contact Human Resources at twedemeyer@kcfd1.
com or 541.
885.
2056 ext.
126.
Klamath County Fire District 1 reserves the right to extend the final filing date as necessary.
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 1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of handicap status in the admission, access to, treatment, or employment for its programs, or activities, whether funded by the District or by grants.
Women, persons with disabilities, and minorities are encouraged to apply.