Overview

Job Description

The McMinnville Fire Department is seeking motivated individuals to support emergency response operations focused on safeguarding lives and property. This position involves responding to fire and emergency incidents, assisting with rescue and medical care, and completing assigned duties that support daily department operations.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age and a United States citizen

  • High school diploma or GED required

  • Completion of an approved 80-hour Basic / Live Firefighter training program

  • Emergency Medical Responder certification required within one year of hire

  • Possession of a valid driver’s license

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in the rescue of individuals from hazardous situations and provide basic first aid when needed

  • Perform physically demanding and potentially dangerous tasks during emergency situations, including operations in confined spaces and smoke-filled environments

  • Participate in scheduled training sessions covering firefighting techniques, emergency medical care, and related skills

  • Conduct routine hose testing activities, including loading and unloading fire hose from apparatus

  • Support station upkeep through general maintenance and cleaning tasks

  • Receive and relay emergency communications via radio and telephone systems

  • Take part in fire hydrant flow testing by removing hydrant caps, operating valves, and verifying water output