Fire Department · Career
Albany Fire Department
Albany, OR · Linn County
Albany Fire Department serves the city of Albany and neighboring Millersburg in Oregon's Willamette Valley, operating out of five staffed fire stations (Stations 11 through 15). Station 11 on Lyon Street SE serves as headquarters and houses the department's most varied fleet, including a ladder truck, brush unit, water tender, boat, and ranger vehicle.
The department is a full-service career agency combining fire suppression with emergency medical care. It runs its own FireMed ambulance service and a Community Paramedic Program, and offers a wide range of community risk-reduction services such as an AED loaner program, life jacket loans, car seat inspections, youth heart screenings, and Safety Camp.
Albany Fire holds an ISO Class 2 rating (effective May 1, 2019) for areas within five road miles of a recognized fire station, reflecting a strong level of fire protection capability.
Firefighter and paramedic positions are posted through the City of Albany Human Resources Department. Open jobs appear on the city's Current Job Openings page at governmentjobs.com/albanyor, and the city is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
The department points prospective candidates toward local community college pathways, including EMT courses and associate degrees in Fire Science, Fire Prevention, and Paramedicine, and notes that internships and volunteer opportunities are common entry points into the fire service.
Requirements
- Interested in helping others
- Able to handle crises and adapt to new situations
- Able to function in intense situations with periods of routine
- In good physical condition
How do I apply to the Albany Fire Department?
Firefighter and paramedic jobs are posted through the City of Albany Human Resources Department on the Current Job Openings page at governmentjobs.com/albanyor. Applications are handled by the city's HR department, which can be reached at 541-917-7509.
What qualities is the department looking for in candidates?
The department looks for people who are interested in helping others, able to handle crises and adapt to new situations, capable of functioning in intense situations with stretches of routine, and in good physical condition.
What education helps me get hired?
Local community colleges offer relevant training the department recommends, including EMT courses and associate degrees in Fire Science, Fire Prevention, Fire Suppression, Fire Protection, and Paramedicine.
Are there entry-level or volunteer ways into the fire service?
Yes. The department notes that many local fire departments offer volunteer opportunities and internship programs, which often include room and board and some reimbursement for education.
Does Albany Fire provide ambulance and paramedic careers?
Yes. Albany Fire runs its own FireMed ambulance service and a Community Paramedic Program, and it employs paramedics and paramedic firefighters in addition to firefighters.