Firefighter/Paramedic

Position: Firefighter/ Paramedic
Salary: $75,744-$91,320 annually, increasing to $77,256-$93,144 on July 1, 2026
Benefits: 6% employee PERS paid by District, District matches up to 5% (6% July 1, 2026) of deferred
compensation (457), District pays 90% of medical/ vision/ dental
premium with additional contributions to VEBA
Status: Full Time, IAFF
Closing: Friday May 29, 2026, at 5pm
Test Date: Friday June 19, 2026, beginning at 0900 hours
The District is testing to fill 1 position, and to establish a hiring list for future
employment.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is for a 56-hour employee, working a 1/3/2/3 (24 on 72 off 48 on 72 off) schedule. The
position provides a variety of general and technical skills in the field of emergency medical response, fire
suppression, hazardous materials, rescue, and fire prevention activities. The district has 12 full-time, 10
part-time and around 50 volunteer employees, as well as a Wildland Division consisting of 7 permanent
full-time employees with 10/2 seasonal and 8/4 seasonal employees making up the remainder of the crew.
It is a proactive combination department where career and volunteer firefighters work closely together.
The district serves a population of around 19,000 which includes the City of Sweet Home at 10,000
residents. It covers a very diverse area, situated at the base of the Cascade Mountains in East Linn County.
The area includes Foster and Green Peter Reservoir’s, both excellent recreation lakes. It lies close to
metropolitan areas just one hour from Eugene and Salem. The district runs about 3400 calls for service
annually.
Minimum Qualifications:
*Documentation required:
● Must be a high school graduate or have a GED equivalent
● Must be NFPA Firefighter 1 and NFPA Haz/Mat (First Responder) Operations*
● Must be certified as NFPA Driver or equivalent*
● Must have a current State of Oregon Paramedic License or be able to obtain by the date
of hire*
● Must have a current Health Care Provider CPR certification*
● Must possess a valid driver’s license*, and be insurable
● Must pass a physical exam, mandatory drug screen test and criminal history background
check
Desired Qualifications:
● NFPA Pumper Operator
● NFPA Aerial Operator
● NFPA Swift Water Rescue Technician
● NFPA Rope Rescue Technician
● NFPA Instructor 1
● DPSST/NWCG Wildland Interface Firefighter Type 2
● NFPA Machinery/ Vehicle Rescue Technician
Residency Requirement:
Permanent Employees are required to reside within 12 miles of station 21 within one year of the
beginning of their probationary period. Residency requirement to change to 24 miles July 1,
2026.
Applications are available at:
● www.sweethomefireor.gov
● The business office at 1099 Long St. in Sweet Home, 97386
● Or by calling 541-367-5882 from 8am to 5pm weekdays
Applications with required documentation of minimum requirements must be received at 1099
Long street, or by email to [email protected] by 5pm on May 29th, 2026
Testing Process and Schedule:
● Written exam and physical agility: June 19, 2026
● Oral interview and assessment center: June 19, 2026
● Chiefs interview TBA
● Start date: TBA