OR – Firefighter/Engineer – Charleston Fire & Rescue – Closing: 05/08/2026
Daily Dispatch, Coos Bay, OR, United States
Position
Firefighter/Engineer
Application
Charleston Fire District is currently seeking to hire for the position of Firefighter/Engineer. This position requires the Agency Application to be completed and turned in to Captain Shield at Charleston Fire & Rescue located at 92342 Cape Arago Hwy/ Coos Bay/OR/97420. To be considered for the hiring process the application must be completed and turned in by 5:00PM Friday May 08, 2026. The agency application is available at www.charlestonfire.net. A resume is recommended and both can be emailed to charchief8201@gmail.com or delivered to Station 1 at the address above.
Salary Information
Salary range is $53,250 to $71,360.
After successful probation, there are 7 yearly step increases available over a 6-year period and an annual COLA.
Benefit Information
PERS paid by employer
Health, Vision & Dental insurance 90% paid by employer
$25,000 life insurance policy
Vacation and Sick leave accruals
Deferred compensation available through Oregon Savings Growth Plan
Contact Information
Captain Russell Shield
541-888-3268
541-435-7073
charchief8201@gmail.com
Department Overview
We are a small agency with 3 stations and our current staff includes career, intern, volunteer firefighters and volunteer support personnel. We currently utilize three full time shift firefighter/Engineers, two shift lieutenants and one Captain on a 48/96-hour shift schedule. Our call volume averages over 900 per year and the past 36 months has required additional staffing to meet the community needs. One full-time position is currently available to fill a vacancy, and other successful candidates may be placed on a call-back list to address additional staffing needs as they arise.
Area Information
Charleston / Coos Bay / Coos County. Our agency is close to fishing, hiking, ocean beaches and other outdoor recreational activities.
Population
7,000
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Firefighter/Engineer
Application
Charleston Fire District is currently seeking to hire for the position of Firefighter/Engineer. This position requires the Agency Application to be completed and turned in to Captain Shield at Charleston Fire & Rescue located at 92342 Cape Arago Hwy/ Coos Bay/OR/97420. To be considered for the hiring process the application must be completed and turned in by 5:00PM Friday May 08, 2026. The agency application is available at www.charlestonfire.net. A resume is recommended and both can be emailed to charchief8201@gmail.com or delivered to Station 1 at the address above.
Salary Information
Salary range is $53,250 to $71,360.
After successful probation, there are 7 yearly step increases available over a 6-year period and an annual COLA.
Benefit Information
PERS paid by employer
Health, Vision & Dental insurance 90% paid by employer
$25,000 life insurance policy
Vacation and Sick leave accruals
Deferred compensation available through Oregon Savings Growth Plan
Contact Information
Captain Russell Shield
541-888-3268
541-435-7073
charchief8201@gmail.com
Department Overview
We are a small agency with 3 stations and our current staff includes career, intern, volunteer firefighters and volunteer support personnel. We currently utilize three full time shift firefighter/Engineers, two shift lieutenants and one Captain on a 48/96-hour shift schedule. Our call volume averages over 900 per year and the past 36 months has required additional staffing to meet the community needs. One full-time position is currently available to fill a vacancy, and other successful candidates may be placed on a call-back list to address additional staffing needs as they arise.
Area Information
Charleston / Coos Bay / Coos County. Our agency is close to fishing, hiking, ocean beaches and other outdoor recreational activities.
Population
7,000
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