Fire Department · Career
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue
Tigard, OR · Washington County
No active openings right now
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Department careers page ↗Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) is a large special district serving roughly 552,000 residents across about 390 square miles southwest of Portland. Its coverage spans the cities of Beaverton, Durham, King City, Newberg, North Plains, Rivergrove, Sherwood, Tigard, Tualatin, West Linn, and Wilsonville, along with unincorporated parts of Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington, and Yamhill counties.
The district staffs more than 450 career firefighters and paramedics across 28 fire stations plus an additional volunteer station. It provides fire protection and emergency medical services, and operates transport services including a subcontract transport role with AMR in Clackamas County and management of the Newberg Ambulance Service Area.
TVF&R is governed by an elected five-member Board of Directors and run by professional staff. Beyond its stations, the agency operates a Command and Business Operations Center, a training facility, a South Operating Center, and a Logistics Service Center.
TVF&R recruits for firefighter/paramedic, paramedic, and fire prevention roles, along with volunteer firefighter and intern programs for those exploring a fire service career. Applications are submitted through the agency's NEOGOV GovernmentJobs portal.
Hiring is periodic rather than always open. When no active recruitment is posted, candidates can join the TVF&R Recruitment Hub to be notified when the agency opens a new firefighter process. The agency states it seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community it serves.
How do I apply for a firefighter job at TVF&R?
Applications are submitted online through TVF&R's NEOGOV GovernmentJobs portal. You can reach it from the TVF&R Careers page or apply directly at the agency's GovernmentJobs site.
Is TVF&R currently hiring firefighters?
Recruitment is periodic. At the time of this listing, no firefighter openings were posted. When positions are closed, you can join the TVF&R Recruitment Hub to be notified when the agency opens a new process.
What kinds of positions does TVF&R hire for?
The agency lists firefighter/paramedic and paramedic roles, fire prevention careers, and other career pathways, plus volunteer firefighter and intern programs for those exploring the fire service.
How can I be notified when TVF&R opens a firefighter recruitment?
Sign up through the TVF&R Recruitment Hub (the agency's NEOGOV attract site) to receive notifications when new positions are announced.
Who can I contact about employment at TVF&R?
TVF&R Human Resources can be reached at 503-649-8577, and the agency provides ADA accommodations and accepts relay services.