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Join the Student Resident Program for
Polk County Fire District No.1
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 Polk County Fire District No.1
is a combination career/volunteer Fire District of four fire stations. The District covers 185 square miles, servicing a population
of approximately 25,000 people in southeast Polk County and western
Marion County. Designated land uses are varied ranging from urban and suburban areas of Monmouth and Independence, to rural, farm
and forest lands in surrounding unincorporated areas. The cities of Monmouth (Pop. 9,125) and Independence
(Pop. 7,715) form the heart of the District, with the communities of Buena Vista,
Suver, Airlie, and Pedee forming the rural areas. |
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 Polk County Fire District No. 1 has maintained a long-standing commitment to
work with local colleges and universities in providing work experience opportunities for students enrolled in a fire service or
pre-hospital care curriculum. It is the District’s intent to aid the resident in developing the skills and acquire the knowledge
necessary in a fire service career.
The resident program has traditionally been for students seeking their AAS Fire Science degree. However, as fire service demands
continue to change, more students are extending their time in the program (2 year average) while continuing their education in
obtaining their AAS Paramedic and/or BS Fire Administration.
PCFD is proud to boast an excellent career placement record (better than 90%) with agencies such as Salem, Tualatin Valley,
Portland, Clackamas, Vancouver, Tacoma, Seattle, as well as PCFD itself.
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Be enrolled in and maintain full
time status in an approved fire protection or EMS degree program
Obtain Oregon EMT-B certification within 1 year of appointment
Obtain DPSST/NFPA Firefighter 1 certification within 1 year of appointment
Maintain Polk County Fire District No. 1 residence quarters as primary physical residence
Serve a minimum 120-day probationary period
Be responsible for assigned duty shift except for illness, emergency or prearranged absences
Attend/participate in on/off duty Wednesday night fire drills and all drill & training events unless absence is
prearranged
Respond to emergency calls both on and
off duty
Participate in station tours, fire safety and EMS education classes, fire safety inspections and other duties as
assigned
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Promote knowledge of the basic operating principles of
the fire and emergency medical service through day-to-day operations, hands on experience and actual classroom time
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Assist the District with staffing, maintaining and operating various
emergency apparatus
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Promote the social, intellectual and physical welfare of members and
create a family atmosphere with closer association among its members by mutual endeavor and cooperation
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Provide experience, training and mentoring to assist resident with the
skills and knowledge to obtain employment and succeed in a fire service career
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Rent free dorm style room shared with 2 other residents
with use of kitchen and laundry facilities, computer, fax, printers, cable TV, and fully equipped fitness facility
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Hands-on training and emergency response experience
that builds a skillful knowledge base that greatly enhances marketability for employment
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Tuition reimbursement
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A monthly living stipend |
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Off duty call reimbursement
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An excellent career placement record (better than 90%) with agencies such as Salem, Tualatin Valley, Portland,
Clackamas, Vancouver, Tacoma, Seattle, and PCFD itself
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Take the Next Step!
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Download the
Student Resident Program Brochure & Learn More about becoming a student resident
Adobe PDF format
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Download the Program Application
Adobe PDF format
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To open and print a PDF, you will need the free Adobe Reader
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MINIUM
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18 years by beginning of residency
High school diploma, G.E.D. Or Certificate of Advanced Mastery
Possess/obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license insurable by the district’s insurance carrier
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DESIRABLE
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EMT Basic or higher
Firefighter I or higher
Pump Operator
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If you are interested in joining the Student Resident Program,
or have further questions, please feel free to contact Chief Mayfield
Phone: 503.838.1510
Email: mayfield.mike@polk1.org
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