Hiring Closed; Position Filled

TRFD is currently recruiting for one Full-time position, Fire Captain/Recruitment & Retention Coordinator.

In addition to the duties of a fire Captain; This position will assist with all aspects of fire department operations and administration and will supervise fire and EMS personnel at the station and during incident operations. Will respond to calls when at the station and on duty, and larger incidents from home when available.

The position will plan, coordinate, and implement recruitment efforts of new volunteers, and the retention of volunteers. Plan, coordinate, and implement the training of new recruits and assist with all levels of training and personnel management in coordination with Training Officer. 

Grant-Funded 4-year Position: This is a temporary, full-time position funded by a FEMA SAFER Grant, intended to improve the Tenmile Rural Fire District’s volunteer Firefighter staffing and deployment capabilities.

Applicant should have at least four years experience in the fire service with progressive responsibilities.

Please see position description below for all other minimum  requirements and qualifications. 

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Application packets must be postmarked no later than 5pm on Friday, December 29th, 2023. Emailed applications will not be accepted. Applications shall be submitted to Tenmile Rural Fire District, Attention: Fire Chief, as follows:

• By Mail:                                                             P.O. Box 77, Tenmile, Oregon 97481
• By FedEx,UPS or Hand Delivery:      158 Reston Road, Roseburg, Oregon 97471
  • Please call to confirm drop off time if hand delivering.

About Tenmile Rural Fire District 

The Tenmile Rural Fire District is a volunteer fire district located in central Douglas County, Oregon in the unincorporated community of Tenmile. We are located on Highway 42 between the community of Camas Valley and the City of Winston. We are approximately 30 minutes from Roseburg and a little over an hour from Diamond Lake. Douglas County offers many amenities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Our fire district boundary encompasses an area of 20 square miles in size, with a first due area of nearly 60 sq. miles. We serve a population of approx. 2,900 citizens and have mutual and auto-aid agreement with surrounding communities. TRFD responded to 320 emergency calls in 2021. The district has 10 active volunteers who respond to medical emergencies, structure fires, wildland fires, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous materials at the operations level, and public assists.

We operate 2 engines, 2 water tenders, 2 brush trucks, and 1 rescue and 2 support vehicles from 1 main station and 1 substation. We are a first response for medical calls and do not transport. Paid staff include a full-time Fire Chief, part-time Training Officer, and part-time administrative assistant. The district is overseen by a 5-member Board of Directors.

The Recruitment & Retention Coordinator of Volunteer Firefighters position is an “at will” position within the Fire District, which dictates that the employment and compensation for this position may be terminated at any time. No internal candidates are applying for this position!