Entry and Experienced Firefighter

2026 CAREER FIREFIGHTER Qualified and successful candidates will achieve ranking on 3 hiring registers:Jackson County Fire District 3Jackson County Fire District 4Jackson County Fire District 5This application is open for the following positions:ENTRY LEVEL FIREFIGHTERSEXPERIENCED FIREFIGHTERSTHE POSITION:Our mission is to protect life and property through community engagement and emergency response services. Our firefighters deliver this mission daily through educating the community, suppression of fires, pre-hospital EMS, and Technical Rescue response.We strive to achieve the highest standard of response and customer service to our communities.The communities we serve: Fire District 3: Central Point, White City, Eagle Point, Gold Hill, Agate Lake, Dodge Bridge and Sams ValleyFire District 4: Shady Cove, Trail and the Upper Rogue CommunitiesFire District 5: Phoenix, Talent and unincorporated areas of AshlandCompensation by District: Review full details of each District's compensation, including PTO and incentive pay HERE: www.jcfd3or.gov/ff ASSESSMENT TIMELINE:Physical Agility Test (PAT) Practice Day Monday 10/19 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.PAT: 10/20, 10/21The PAT (practice and test day) will take place at Fire District 3 Training Grounds. Panel Interviews: 10/20-22Practical Skills Scenario: 10/20-22Chiefs Interview: TBDAPPLICATION:APPLICATION OPEN: AUGUST 10, 2026DEADLINE TO APPLY: SEPTEMBER 27, 2026Applications will be evaluated to confirm the following minimum requirements and qualifications:Minimum 18 years old and GED or HS diplomaNFPA FF 1 or equivalent by time of hireValid Drivers LicenseCertified as OR or Nat'l Reg. EMT in good standing at time of applicationApplications will be scored to evaluate skills, certifications and experience.Each District will assess qualified candidates and consider tenure, professional experience, and training and skills backgrounds in the selection and job offer process.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:Complete the Jackson County Fire District 3 FireTEAM NTN test with a score of 70% or better (please note information reflected on NTN describes District 3).Complete the District online application – resumes are not required. Upload the following as clearly titled PDF documents (example - A. Employee - EMT):Upload a current Oregon or National Registry EMT license at the time of application – certificates will not satisfy this requirement.Upload a current NFPA FF I at time of application or be prepared to submit it before February 2027.DPSST transcript – DO NOT UPLOAD all other certifications.INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT ADVANCE IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.

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