Description
Lateral Firefighter Paramedic Opportunity
Eugene Springfield Fire has a proud tradition of professionalism, aggressive all-hazards response, and a strong commitment to training and crew readiness. In 2024, members from our 16 Stations responded to over 47,000 calls for service, including 260 structure fires and 700 vegetation fires. We are seeking experienced firefighter/paramedics who can bring proven skill, adaptability, and teamwork to our organization.
Lateral hires will participate in a condensed 5-week academy focused on orientation to our department before transitioning to line assignments in our integrated fire and EMS response system, which uses a tiered EMS model including BLS units, single-role paramedics, and dual-role firefighter/paramedics.
Firefighter/Paramedics are assigned to an Engine, Ladder, or Tower Company and work 48 hours per week on a 24 on/72 off D Shift rotation with a debit shift every 28 days. FF/P’s may also be assigned periodically to an ALS Ambulance (currently members work 1–1.5 shifts per month in this assignment, with the staffing plan moving to a full Single Role Ambulance model in 2026).
Opportunities for assignment to special teams are available in the fields of Water Rescue, Hazardous Materials, Technical Rescue, and Wildland. Additionally, Field Training Preceptor, rotational assignment positions in Fire & EMS Training and EMS Shift Supervision, and promotional opportunities to Fire Engineer and Fire Captain are also available for Firefighter/Paramedics.
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Requirements
When screening your application, the City will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to meet minimum qualifications for this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience
Minimum of four (4) years of current full-time, paid/career firefighting experience with no break in service at the time of application in a comparable system. Equivalency factors may include:
Call volume
Integrated fire and EMS transport delivery
Fire department organizational structure
Fire department shift work schedule
Education
High school diploma is required. Two-year related degree is desirable.
Background
Must pass a background investigation.
Physical and Psych
Must pass a psychological evaluation, physical assessment and drug test.
License
Possession of Paramedic license at time of application. You can view reciprocity information via the State of Oregon Public Health website. A provisional license would not meet this requirement. For more information visit the State of Oregon Public Health website.
Oregon Paramedic License at time of hire, or ability to obtain prior to hire date.
Valid Oregon driver’s license (or, the ability to obtain by date of hire); must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard. Oregon law requires that an out-of-state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate endorsements) within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355). Eugene Springfield Fire uses a matrix system to determine if a candidate's driving record history meets our requirements. In general, candidates should have no traffic crimes and no more than 2 moving violations in the preceding 5 years.
Certifications & Training
NFPA Firefighter I
NFPA Firefighter II
HazMat Awareness
HazMat Operations
ICS/NIMS Training:ICS 100: Introduction to ICS
ICS 200: Basic ICS
ICS 700: NIMS Introduction
ICS 800: National Response Framework Introduction
NWCG Wildland Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
Professional Readiness
Demonstrated ability to perform successfully in an all-hazards, integrated fire and EMS response system
Proven competence in both fire suppression and advanced life support patient care in high-volume environments
Ability to adapt quickly and succeed in a condensed academy focused on department orientation
History of teamwork, professionalism, and integrity consistent with the mission and values of our department
