Cannon Beach Fire District is a combination department utilizing both Career, Part-time, and Paid-on-call Volunteer Firefighters (POCV) to provide the needed services to the community. We call our Volunteer personnel Paid-on-Call Volunteers because they are compensated a modest wage for the hours they spend training, on alarms and special functions. Anyone can be a POCV for the Cannon Beach Fire District provided they meet the minimum qualifications to begin their training. To be a Part-Time Firefighter, you must first possess your NFPA Firefighter 1 and EMT or higher. People who do not live in the Cannon Beach Fire District can be a Part-Time Firefighter and/or POCV. If you do not live in the Fire District, you are expected to provide 12-hours of coverage per month. 

      Whenever firefighters are called to emergencies, they can be placed in situations that threaten the safety and lives of themselves, their fellow firefighters and members of the public. The ability to exercise good judgment and/or react quickly is important to anyone responding to emergencies. All personnel must adhere to the policies and procedures of the Cannon Beach Fire District regarless of position or rank. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age
• Have a valid and insurable driver’s license. 
• High school diploma or an equivalent G.E.D certification.
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug screen and physical abilities test.
• Good physical condition
• Possess qualities necessary to perform team tasks 
• Ability to perform tasks in confined spaces 
• Members at this classification must, by virtue of their professional background, experiences, accomplishments and perspectives, be compatible with the organizational culture and climate of the Cannon Beach Fire District. 

Firefighter Requirements

      All individuals must maintain a minimum of 60-hours of training a year. The Fire District provides 2 to 3 hours of training every Wednesday evening and it is important to our operation that at a minimum, members attend these training sessions. In addition to the weekly training, our shift firefighters conduct daily training that is open all personnel. The Fire District understands that family demands, flexing work schedules, seasonal work, and vacations can make it difficult to attend training sessions. However, each member is expected to maintain the competencies of the position they hold.

      It is the responsibility of all personnel to notify their proper chain of command of any change in your personal schedule preventing you from completing scheduled training, attending drill nights and/or emergency incidents.

Are You Ready to Begin a New and Exciting Chapter to Your Life?

Fill out the application below and email to:

• Jason Smith at jsmith@cbfire.com or
• drop it off at the station at 188 E. Sunset Blvd. Cannon Beach OR, 97110

Or pick up an application at the station at: 188 E, Sunset Blvd. Cannon Beach OR, 97110

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