Position Information

Marion County Fire District No. 1 is seeking an EMS Division Chief for this growing community of 50,000 located near Salem along Interstate 5 about 45 miles south of Portland, Oregon. This region of the Willamette Valley is known for its agriculture beauty, quaint small towns, distinct four seasons, and easy access to year-round outdoor recreation spanning from the Cascade Mountains to Pacific Coast beaches.   

MARION COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 

Marion County Fire District No.1 (MCFD No.1) is a full-service fire and EMS agency serving a growing population of 59,000 across 88 square miles with a 2023 call volume of 11,000, including 7,700 EMS calls. MCFD No. 1 is Oregon’s largest combination fire district with staffing of 78 FTEs working a 48/96 schedule and a volunteer force of 45. Operating out of 8 stations, the District serves the communities of Four Corners, Middle Grove, Pratum, Macleay, Brooks, Clear Lake, Lake Labish and Chemeketa. The District’s EMS response includes 40 Paramedics and 54 EMTs that staff the transporting ALS ambulances and fire engines.   

THE EMS DIVISION CHIEF 

Reporting to the Fire Chief, the EMS Division Chief is responsible for organizing, supervising, planning, and coordinating the daily operations of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division, including efficiency, contracts, training, and ambulance billing and collections. The EMS Division Chief provides technical expertise to the Fire Chief in the operations and administration of the EMS program and other emergency response activities in support of the District. The EMS Division Chief may work either four 10-hour or five 8-hour days.   

WHY APPLY 

This is an opportunity to lead a fire department EMS Division that is excited to move to the next level. Marion County Fire District No. 1 is a tight-knit, family-cultured department built on the principle of investing in each other. The District is looking for a self-driven, progressive leader with innovative ideas and a passion for EMS. The new EMS Chief will have the opportunity to design and implement new strategies, policies, training programs, and make their mark with ambulance program enhancements. The new Division Chief must also build and foster relationships and partnerships in the region, uniting all the regional stakeholders in a common purpose. If you have the experience, desire, and drive to make a difference, this may be the opportunity for you. 

More Information:?GMP Consultants?is assisting Marion County Fire District 1 with this search. Learn more at gmphr.com. Marion County Fire District 1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Review is February 2, 2025.