Fire Department · Combination
Corvallis Fire Department
Corvallis, OR · Benton County
The Corvallis Fire Department provides fire prevention and suppression alongside Advanced Life Support ambulance transport for the City of Corvallis, Oregon State University, and the Corvallis Rural Fire Protection District. Its transport service reaches an area of roughly 765 square miles covering nearly all of Benton County.
The department is a combination organization staffing four in-city stations 24/7 with career personnel, supplemented by live-in and community-based volunteers and an additional station (Locke) outside the city limits.
Emergency medical calls make up about 75% of the department's workload. All firefighters are state-certified EMTs and more than half hold paramedic licensure. The department also operates a regional hazardous materials response team serving Benton, Linn, and portions of Lincoln, Polk, and Marion Counties, and provides wildfire risk reduction and water rescue services on the Willamette River.
MissionProtect the life, property, and environment of the communities we serve with professionalism, integrity, and compassion.
Entry-level firefighter openings are posted on the City of Corvallis employment portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/corvallisor. Candidates must hold EMT provider licensure at hire, and a degree in Fire Protection or Fire Science is recommended. EMT training is available at most Oregon community colleges, and the department maintains a community college partnership for gaining work experience.
Questions about recruitment can be directed to fire@corvallisoregon.gov or 541-766-6961.
Requirements
- EMT provider licensure required at hire
- Fire Protection or Fire Science degree recommended
What certification do I need to become a Corvallis firefighter?
Entry-level firefighters must hold EMT provider licensure at the time of hire. EMS makes up about 75% of calls, all firefighters are state-certified EMTs, and more than half hold paramedic licensure.
Where are firefighter jobs posted?
Open recruitments are posted on the City of Corvallis employment portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/corvallisor. You can also apply through the City's employment page.
Is a college degree required?
A degree in Fire Protection or Fire Science is recommended but the site does not list it as a strict requirement. EMT training is available at most community colleges in Oregon.
Does Corvallis Fire provide ambulance transport?
Yes. The department operates Advanced Life Support transport ambulance service across roughly 765 square miles covering nearly all of Benton County, so firefighters work extensively in EMS roles.
Who do I contact about firefighter recruitment?
Direct recruitment inquiries to fire@corvallisoregon.gov or call 541-766-6961.