Career guide · Oregon
How to Become a Female Firefighter in Oregon
7 active openings· pay $58k–$95k/yr
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See exactly where you stand against CPAT standards before you apply. Built for women, scored against real numbers.
Get your free Firefighter readiness assessmentOregon Firefighter requirements
The core documents and certifications most Oregon departments expect from firefighter candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓EMT-Basic certification
- ✓CPR / BLS certification
- ✓CPAT completion certificate
- ✓Firefighter I certification
- ✓Firefighter II certification
- ✓Physical exam clearance letter
- ✓Background check authorization
CPAT fitness standards
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups | 25 reps | 40 reps |
| Pull-Ups | 3 reps | 8 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 25 reps | 40 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 15:30 | 13:00 |
| Stair Climb (Step Mill Hold) | 200 sec | 240 sec |
| Victim Drag (165 lbs, 35 ft) | 35 sec | 25 sec |
Take the free assessment → to see your gap on each event.
The Oregon hiring process
Insight from tracked Oregon departments like Portland Fire & Rescue.
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Where Oregon candidates fall short
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Open firefighter jobs in Oregon
7 live openings, updated weekly from agency boards and job aggregators.
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch) - Direct Hire Authority
Department of the Interior · Hines, Oregon, OR
Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) - Direct Hire Authority
Department of the Interior · Roseburg, Oregon, OR
Wildland Fire Supervisor (Pendleton)
State of Oregon · Pendleton, OR
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch)
US Government Jobs · Hines, OR
Wildland Firefighter (Aviation) (Unit Aviation Manager) - Direct Hire Authority
US Government Jobs · Medford, OR
Wildfire Firefighter Specialist
TradeJobsWorkForce · Albany, OR
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Unit Fire Chief)
National Interagency Fire Center · Lakeview, OR
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