Employment Opportunity: Reserve Firefighter
Important Dates: Application period Now thru January 31st, 2012
Written examination February 17th, 2012
Physical Agility/Interviews February 18th, 2012
Sunriver Fire and Rescue is currently recruiting for the position of Reserve Firefighter. This position serves in the Operations Division of the department and provides service in the areas of emergency medical response, fire suppression, fire prevention, rescue and public assistance.
Reserve Firefighters are compensated and the department provides all necessary equipment. Typically, reserves work a minimum of five 24-hour shifts and work under the supervision of the shift officer and other full-time fire staff.
Applicants are not required to have completed a basic fire academy or EMT/Paramedic certification; however any completed fire or medical training is desirable. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment, meet department background requirements, possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License and have a high school diploma.
Applications will be reviewed and those most qualified will proceed onto the testing process in late February. The testing and interview process will include a written examination, physical agility testing and interviews. The in-house reserve academy is anticipated to begin March 16th, 2012 and will have strict attendance policies throughout the academy.
The ideal candidate is a motivated individual who will embrace the department’s philosophy of service beyond expectation. Firefighters work in a team environment that requires excellent interpersonal skills, extreme physical exertion, superior decision making skills and the ability to effectively write, read and communicate with department staff as well as members of the community.
To learn more about this position please view the PDF below that provides specific job information. To apply for this position; complete the application available for download on this page and return to Sunriver Fire and Rescue no later than 5pm on January 31st, 2012 (postmarks will not be accepted). Submit applications ATTENTION: Chief Bjorvik, Program Director
Questions about the position, testing or training may be referred to Captain Don Willis, SRFD Training Officer (541) 593-8622.
Click the links below to download the PDF.
Employment Application
Reserve Firefighter
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Thank you for your interest in SRFD!