Fire Department · Combination
Lane Fire Authority
Veneta, OR · Lane County
“Dedicated to Service”
Lane Fire Authority (LFA) has served western, northwestern, and southwestern Lane County since 2012, protecting roughly 31,000 residents across 282 square miles of the Willamette Valley outside Eugene. Its headquarters sits in Veneta, Oregon.
The agency operates 16 stations, three of which are staffed 24/7 by career personnel while the remaining 13 rely on volunteers. In all, LFA fields about 66 personnel, blending career line staff with more than 60 dedicated volunteers.
LFA responds to roughly 7,300 to 7,400 emergency calls a year, about 81% of them EMS-related, and provides Advanced Life Support ambulance transport out of its Irving station. The organization is governed by a 10-member elected board, with the Fire Chief serving as CEO.
MissionLane Fire Authority is dedicated to the safety and well-being of those we serve, through fire suppression, emergency services, and prevention.
Lane Fire Authority hires career staff for full-time Firefighter/Paramedic and single-role Paramedic positions, with applications handled through its GovernmentJobs portal (governmentjobs.com/careers/lanefire). Check the Career Opportunities page for currently posted openings.
Beyond career jobs, LFA offers several entry pathways: a Volunteer Firefighting Program, a Resident Trainee Program providing on-the-job training, and an Observer Program to shadow crews. Contact headquarters at 541-935-2226 with recruitment questions.
What career firefighting jobs does Lane Fire Authority hire for?
LFA hires full-time Firefighter/Paramedics as well as single-role Paramedics. Current openings are posted on the Career Opportunities page.
How do I apply for a job with Lane Fire Authority?
Applications are submitted through LFA's GovernmentJobs portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/lanefire. You can also call headquarters at 541-935-2226 with questions.
Is Lane Fire Authority currently accepting applications?
Yes. The department has been accepting applications for full-time Firefighter/Paramedic and single-role Paramedic positions. Confirm current status on the Career Opportunities page.
Does Lane Fire Authority accept volunteers or trainees?
Yes. Beyond career jobs, LFA runs a Volunteer Firefighting Program, a Resident Trainee Program offering on-the-job training, and an Observer Program to shadow crews.
What kind of calls will I respond to at Lane Fire Authority?
LFA runs about 7,300 to 7,400 calls a year, roughly 81% of them EMS-related, and operates its own Advanced Life Support ambulance service, so expect a heavy EMS workload alongside fire suppression.