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CENTRAL DOUGLAS FIRE AND RESCUE 250 SE MAIN STREET WINSTON, OREGON 97496 541-679-8721 http://www.wdfd.net
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Updated: March 17, 2025
Classification: Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic
The Civil Service Commission of Central Douglas Fire and Rescue will conduct an assessment center to establish an eligibility list for future anticipated openings. The list will be made up of those individuals passing all phases of the testing process. Positions are regular, full-time, and are represented by the Douglas County Professional Firefighters Association.
Salary Information:
Entry Level- $6351/month (includes EMT-P incentive)
Benefit Information:
Oregon PERS Retirement (District picks up employee 6%)District pays 90% Medical/Vision/Dental for employees and dependentsHRA VEBA annual contributions ranging from $1796 to $9000District pays 1% to a Post-Employment Health Plan for employee18 hours per month vacation/holiday leave accrual (increases according to contract)24 hours per month sick leave accrualEducational incentiveLongevity payLong term disability plan$50,000 Life InsuranceFlexible Spending Account availableDeferred Compensation Plan availableShift Firefighters work a 48/96 scheduleAll firefighters represented by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Douglas County Professional Firefighters Local 2091.
Department Overview: Central Douglas Fire and Rescue serves a predominantly urban and rural area of Douglas County in Southern Oregon. The District service area includes the communities of Dixonville, Green, Melrose, Winchester, Wilbur, Garden Valley, Dillard, Umpqua, the city of Winston; and unincorporated areas of the city of Roseburg. The District provides fire protection, ALS medical transport, and technical rescue.
Minimum Job Requirements:
· 18 Years old.
· High School Diploma or GED.
· Valid OREGON State Driver's License: Class C driver’s license or other state equivalent, and a driving record that meets Central Douglas Fire and Rescue standards.
· 6 months of Firefighting experience.
· Oregon Paramedic License, or National Registry certification as a Paramedic and the ability to qualify for State of Oregon reciprocity, or possession of EMT-P from another state and be able to qualify for State of Oregon reciprocity.
· Currently enrolled EMT-P students are eligible to test if they are able to obtain an Oregon Paramedic License within 6 months after the hire date.
· For non-Oregon certification – the Oregon State Health Authority determines equivalencies; you can contact them at 971-673-1222. Please start this process as soon as possible.
Preferred Qualifications:
How to Apply:Applications will only be accepted in person, via regular mail, or electronically via email; faxed applications will be rejected without notification.Application and Veteran’s form can be found online at www.dcfd.org under the job openings link or can be picked up in person at 250 SE Main St, Winston, Oregon 97496. Applications will not be mailed.
Submit a completed application packet no later than the posted closing date and include only the following documents:
Send electronic application packets to mhernandez@cdfr-or.gov All documents sent via email must be in PDF format. Word documents will not be accepted. Emailed application packets will receive a confirmation reply.Hard copy application packets may be mailed to:Central Douglas Fire and RescueAttn: Chief Examiner291 SW Main St.
P.O. Box 1060
Winston, Oregon 97496
Hard copy application packets may be hand delivered to:
Central Douglas Fire and Rescue
Attn: Chief Examiner250 SE Main St.
Candidates must also:
Selection Process:
NTN’s score will account for 20% of the candidate's overall score and the Assessment Center/Oral Interview will account for 80% of the candidate's overall score. Upon completion of the Assessment Center/Oral Interview, the combined scoring of NTN’s score and the Assessment Center/Oral Interview will be tabulated. Candidates must pass both the Assessment Center and Oral Interview with a minimum score of 70%.Active volunteers for Central Douglas Fire and Rescue who have been active for at least one (1) year shall be awarded five (5) preference points.Veterans, as defined by Oregon Law, who have successfully completed all phases of the entire examination, shall be awarded (5) preference points or (10) preference points to a disabled veteran in accordance with ORS 408.230.If you qualify for veteran’s preference points you must complete and submit, with all required documentation, the veteran’s preference points form with your application by the closing date. A total combined maximum of ten (10) preference points for veterans and/or volunteer time will be added to a candidate’s final overall score after completing and passing all phases of the testing process.
Assessment Center and Interview:The top applicants meeting minimum qualifications who submitted a complete application packet will be scheduled for further testing and an interview. Currently, the assessment center and interviews are tentatively scheduled for March 31th 2025; however these dates may be adjusted. Updated information will be communicated to candidates via e-mail. The Firefighter/Paramedic job start date is scheduled for June 23rd, 2025
Specific Disqualifiers:
Felony, Criminal, Activity DisqualifiersAs per State of Oregon DHS and DPSST regulationsDriving DisqualifierHas to be insurable by the Fire District and pass background checkDrug Use DisqualifierMust pass drug testingEmployment & Financial DisqualifierPass a background check.
Point of Contact:Battalion Chief Mark Hernandezmhernandez@cdfr-or.gov
