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Student Program

Student Program

                               Make a Difference. Be Part of a Team.

Firefighters in gear near a fire truck; one is dragging a hose, and another is lying on the ground.
Training exercise recently on hose line deployment.

Up to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement based on grades

Let us help you succeed with a career in firefighting.

Firefighters at a recent training burn in the Fire District.

You will Gain Invaluable Experience

  • Hands-on experience
  • Learn operating principles of Fire and Emergency services
  • Firefighter Training, Prevention, and Rescue
  • Operate and maintain different types of emergency equipment
  • EMS Experience

You will also get tuition benefits

  • Up to $5,250 of Tuition Reimbursement per year based on grades
Firefighters using rescue tools to cut into a vehicle's roof in a nighttime training rescue operation.

Duties:

  • 24/48 shift assignment
  • Emergency Response to Calls
  • Drill Attendance
  • Station Duties as Assigned
  • Driver/Operator duties

Requirements

  • Enrolled at Southwestern Fire SCinece or Paramedicine programs
  • Age 18 or Older
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Oregon Driver’s License with Good Driving Record
  • Pass Background Check, Drug Test, & Application Process including Interview
  • Maintain at least 2.50GPA
Firefighters practicing breaching with gear in a training room, surrounded by equipment and helmets.
Lieutenant MCNeill training on our Forcible Entry Prop.

Provided

  • Private dorm room at a substation with shared restrooms and kitchen
  • All utilities and wifi provided
  • Duty Uniform
  • training alongside career and volunteer staff

Apply Now – 

Student application.pdf

For additional information contact Jimmy McNeill at (541) 888-3268 or jmcneill.crfpd@gmail.com

Student Recruitment.pdf