HOW DO I BECOME A RURAL METRO FIREFIGHTER?

Rural Metro Fire recruits for Reserve Firefighters to work in Josephine County, Oregon once per year, generally in the late summer/early fall.  Prior training and experience is not required, but it certainly helps.  Testing includes a physical abilities test and interview, then successful applicants are put through a background check in preparation of receiving a job offer.

Training in the local fire academy is sponsored by Rural Metro Fire, which comes will all gear and uniforms provided.  Probationary period is one year starting at time of hire, and requires academy graduation and final task performance evaluations. 

Reserve Firefighters are part time and paid hourly at minimum wage to start.  Full time firefighters a generally selected from active Reserve Firefighters when positions become available.

In order to ensure your name gets on our call list, please call the local office at 541.474.1218 and leave full name, address, phone and email.