Oregon Paramedic certification or eligible for reciprocity at date of hire Valid driver's license with insurable driving record Firefighting experience

We currently have two Paramedics and two EMT's assigned to each shift. Six of the Paramedics work a 48/96 rotation, 48 hrs on shift with 96 hours off shift. 

Our volunteer staff is made up of a very diverse group of people. Our volunteers live and respond from the Sheridan, Buell and Ballston areas. Our volunteers are a vital part of our response to emergencies, especially traffic accident and fires.

Sheridan Fire is one of many fire agencies in Oregon to provide a program for college students interested in EMS. Our program is designed to give students assistance with paying for school, housing and experience working in EMS while they attend classes. The Fire District's program is designed for six students, each student is assigned to a 48 hr shift, working very closely with the Career staff…

The Student program is aimed at High school students who are interested in a career in EMS or Fire. It is a very structured program that mirrors the training of the adult firefighter training. Aside with the experience and training students also learn about teamwork, responsibility and critical thinking skills.

The Sheridan Fire Auxiliary is a valuable part of our department and community. The role of the auxiliary is to support the firefighters on incidents. It is made up of firefighter family members and community members. A typical Auxiliary response is to help prepare food, deliver supplies to the scene and other tasks behind the scenes to help the firefighters get their job done safely and to keep…