Fire Health & Safety Officer

How to apply: Please submit a completed cover letter, city employment application (at the bottom of this page) and resume to Human Resources to the address listed below.

*This job will be posted until the position is filled. 

Toledo City Hall
Attention: City Recorder
206 N. Main Street
Po Box 220
Toledo, Oregon 97391
By e-mail to: lisa.figueroa@cityoftoledo.org

For questions, contact Lisa Figueroa, City Recorder at 541-336-2247 x 2060 or lisa.figueroa@cityoftoledo.org.  

The City of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. 

The City of Toledo is seeking a dedicated and professional individual to fill the position of Fire Health and Safety Officer. This position is primarily responsible to be a tactical responder for the fire department. Then will be responsible to maintain all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) within the fire department. Additionally, may support other City Departments as requested.

General Statement of Duties: 
*The list below does not include all the requirements for the position. For a full list of the position requirements, review the job description and physical requirements files at the bottom of this page.

• Structure, Wildland, Extrication. Ensure that PPE is electronically accounted for. Issue PPE to firefighters (FF) when needed. Manage, maintenance and disposal at end of life.
• Medical. Ensure that needed medical response items are in stock, ordered, and up to date.
• Breathing Apparatus System (BAS)/Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) bags. Ensure BAS and RIT bags are in good working order and needed maintenance is being done.
• Participate in disaster and management planning public education events.

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 10 (ten) years of firefighting experience as a volunteer, part-paid, combination, or 5 (five) years as a full-time paid fire firefighter. 

Certifications/Licenses

• Must have a valid Oregon Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months upon acceptance of the position.
• Oregon Emergency Medical Technician or higher medical certification within 24 months
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card/certification, and BLS Instructor.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and procedures of modern firefighting and prevention (extensive level).
• The operation of various types of firefighting apparatus and equipment maintained by the department (thorough level).

Skill & Ability in:

• Evaluating fires; identifying dangerous chemicals, hazardous conditions, and their potential.