We’re glad you’re interested in applying for a position with our organization. Please read the following instructions carefully.

The following guidelines apply to the Volunteer Firefighter Program.

• There is no residency requirement, all time volunteered will be on duty at one of our fire stations.
• Shift volunteers are assigned to one of 6 shifts and will be on shift for at least 12 hours every 6th day which could be either day or night or for 24 hours depending on the preference of the volunteer. Shift volunteers mimic traditional career firefighting schedules in preparation for future careers.
• Shift volunteers are eligible to receive tuition waivers towards EMT based courses at Lane Community College which may save over $7,000 on tuition costs in the first two years of the program.
• Uniforms, personal protective equipment and firefighting gear is all provided.
• All required firefighter training is provided after successful recruitment.

Requirements:

• All applicants must be at least the age of 18 by the start date of the academy.
• All applicants will complete a two-step interview process as part of our recruitment.
• All volunteers must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation which includes criminal history and finger printing.
• All volunteers must pass a drug and alcohol screen which includes use of marijuana.
• All volunteers must successfully complete a physical agility test prior to beginning fire academy.

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