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About the Position
Now Hiring: 6 Firefighters Build Your Future with Grants Pass Fire Rescue (GPFR)
Help us write the next chapter at an all-hazards agency on the rise. Following the City Councils approval to fund six new firefighter positions Grants Pass Fire & Rescue is growingand were looking for service-minded professionals ready to learn lead and make a difference.
Why GPFR
- All-hazards all-in. Structure fires EMS wildland/urban interface technical rescue Swift Water Rescue and more.
- Elite mindset. Were an ISO Class 2 department working toward Class 1driven by training accountability and excellence.
- Expanding EMS. Advancing ALS capabilities and medication management with protocols and training that elevate patient care.
- Real responsibility. Youll be trusted to make sound decisions communicate clearly and deliver under pressureevery shift.
Teams You Can Join & Grow In
- Technical Rescue Team (TRT): rope confined space elevated and industrial rescues.
- Swift-Water/Marine Operations: Rogue River and local waterways.
- REMS (Rapid Extraction Module Support): integrated with TRT for wildland operations coming soon.
- EMS Programs & Community Medicine: help close gaps and raise the standard of care.
- Training: protect educate and strengthen community resilience.
What Youll Do
- Respond to and mitigate all-hazard incidents(emergent and non-emergent).
- Provide BLS/ALS medical carealigned to your EMT certification level.
- Document patient care accurately and professionally.
- Train daily maintain equipment and uphold Duty Excellence Accountability and Community.
Your Growth Matters
- Clear pathways to specialty teams and promotion.
- Robust training culture CE opportunities and mentorship from experienced leaders.
- A supportive environment that values professionalism initiative and teamwork.
Residency: Employees shall live within 45 minutes of the Hillcrest Parkway or Redwood Fire Stations as calculated by department policy.
Recruitment Timeline (tentative):
Application and Written exam: National Testing Network complete and submit your scores to the City of Grants Pass by September 26 2025
Interviews scheduled: October 6 and 7 2025
Tentative hire date is: January 5 2026.
In addition to base salary incentives available to Firefighters who meet qualifications are:- Associates Degree: $75 per month
- Bachelors Degree: $150 per month
- Fluency in approved Second Language (after meeting City guidelines): $50per month
- EMT-Advanced : 3%
- EMT-Intermediate: 4%
- EMT-Paramedic: 6%
If have questions about this role please email: or .
The City of Grants Pass is a High Performance Organization that has a well-defined Mission Vision and Values which provides the framework for our organizational culture. We believe that the best solutions come from empowered teams with the knowledge and shared vision of our communitys goals. We promote a legacy of excellence through a culture of trust collaboration and encouragement of personal growth and the celebration of our achievements. We seek to attract adaptable creative and motivated individuals who share our community pride and dedication to exceptional public service.
If you are an individual who appreciates a working team environment which focuses on trust crucial communications commitment accountability and results then the City of Grants Pass may be a great place for you!Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent and an equivalent combination of education training and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and ability to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
- Valid drivers license with the ability to attain a Class C Oregon Drivers License within 30 days of employment
- Valid State of Oregon Emergency Medical Technician License
- NFPA Firefighter 1 certificate at time of hire
Attach a copy of your Oregon EMT license or higher and your NFPA Firefighter I certifications to your application.
The job description can be reviewedhere.
The following certifications are preferred at the time of hire and required by completion of the trial service period:- DPSST Wildland FFT2 Certificate
- NFPA Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator certificate
- IS-700.a and IS-100
How to Apply
Application materials must be turned in by the closing date in order to be considered for this position. Any application missing required materials will not be considered.
Required materials to be turned in for this recruitment are:
1. Complete answers to the supplemental questions
2. Resume
3. Attach your Oregon EMT (or higher) Licensure and Firefighter I documents
4. FireTEAM exam scores submitted by close of recruitment via National Testing Network
FIRETEAM/NTN Written Testing Information:
City of Grants Pass offers full testing services for the position of Firefighter through National Testing Network (NTN). To register with NTN and schedule a test go to select Find Jobs then select Firefighter Jobs and sign up for City of Grants Pass.
When you visit website:
Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test.
Review all information related to the City of Grants Pass (Firefighter) including minimum requirements salary and benefits.
Review detailed information about the testing process.
Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).
Upon completion of your scheduled exam scores are automatically forwarded to the City of Grants Pass. City of Grants Pass will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.
National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the City of Grants Pass responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to the City of Grants Pass where the final decisions are made.
Ranking and Selection
Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230 the City of Grants Pass grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans preference points please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.
Directly related work experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law.
It is the policy of the City of Grants Pass that no person shall be discriminated against based on race and characteristics traditionally associated with race to include hair styles religion color sex marital status family status national origin age mental or physical disability protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or current employment status. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.
In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Police Officer applicants must show proof of citizenship with 18 months of hire.
The ranking and selection of applicants to proceed in the process includes: experience and knowledge education responses to supplemental questionnaire submission of required materials and meeting minimum qualifications and special qualifications of the position. The initial process may include oral interviews and skills testing. Final selection will require a background investigation including a criminal history review and depending on the position a psychological screening physical functional and/or drug screening.
All candidates will be notified of the status of their application after the closing date.
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request prior to the application deadline to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application process.
All candidates will be notified of the status of their application after the closing date.EEO
In & Around Grants Pass
The recreational opportunities of the Rogue River are many: jet-boats rafting kayaking paddle boarding fishing water skiing tubing/swimming gold panning and the 37-mile Rogue Hiking addition to our world famous white water Rogue River nearby mountains provide high-mountain recreational experiences including snow skiing at Mt. Ashland multiple access points to the Pacific Crest Trail snow-shoeing and ATV trails. Cultural activities center around the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland and the historic town of Jacksonville. Other scenic attractions include: Crater Lake National Park Oregon Caves National Monument and the northern portion of the Redwoods. Grants Pass year-round calendar of events offers something for everyone. And once the sun goes down the region takes on a life of its own with fine restaurants theatres and a performing arts center.
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