Description
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? Eugene Springfield Fire is seeking dedicated, high-performing paramedics to join our team of emergency responders. As a member of our system, you will deliver high-quality emergency medical care while operating alongside firefighters and EMS personnel in a fast-paced, all-hazards environment.
You will be part of an organization that values teamwork, professionalism, and operational excellence, where both fire suppression and EMS are integrated into a unified response model. Our paramedics play a critical role in delivering advanced life support and supporting the overall mission of the department.
We offer competitive wages, with pay placement based on a work experience matrix, comprehensive benefits, and numerous opportunities for professional growth in both EMS and fire service careers. Our crews work a D-shift schedule with debit days, supporting a balanced and sustainable work-life structure.
Whether you are beginning your career or bringing prior experience, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career within a progressive, full-service fire department. We develop highly capable emergency responders across both fire suppression and EMS, including single-role EMS positions, through ongoing training, advanced life support proficiency, and operational excellence. Our culture emphasizes professionalism, ownership, and a commitment to getting better every day.
The Single Role Paramedic functions as lead medic on an ambulance and provides field training oversight to other Paramedics or EMT's. This position is responsible for performing skilled ALS medical care, including the pre-hospital care, assessment, preparation and transportation of sick and/or injured patients. The Single Role Paramedic (ALS) performs all work consistent with the EMT-Paramedic certification level as specified by established State of Oregon Scope of Practice.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or equivalent. Associates or two-year degree preferred
Experience
One year of relevant full-time paramedic training/work or one year of related medical experience. This qualification is satisfied by completing a paramedic internship and clinical rotations.
License
Possession of and ability to obtain and maintain a State of Oregon Paramedic Licensure. Must have an Oregon Paramedic License by September 11, 2026. National Registry Paramedics or a provisional license would not meet this requirement.
Valid Oregon driver’s license [or, the ability to obtain by date of hire]; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard. Oregon law requires that an out-of-state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate endorsements) within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355).
Background
Must pass a background investigation
Physical
Must pass a psychological evaluation, physical assessment and drug test.
