Join Us!

The City of Hood River Fire Department is now accepting applications for the position of Volunteer Firefighter. 

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and posses a valid driver’s license.  Job duties include engaging in fire suppression of both structural and wildland fires, providing emergency medical services to your community, and responding to many other types of incidents.  New recruits will attend a fire academy starting in February and lasting approximately 4 months.  Academy classes are held in the evenings and on occasional weekends. 

If you are interested in volunteering, but don’t want to be a combat firefighter, there are other areas that volunteers are needed. Fire prevention, public information, fire photography and videography, just to name a few.

Anyone interested is asked to stop by the Hood River fire station located at 1785 Meyer Parkway, behind the Hood River swimming pool, to pick up an application packet. 

    Here is the timeline:

    November - Applications are reviewed, background checks are completed and interviews are scheduled

    December - Physical Agility exams are conducted, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) fit testing is done, Physical exam by Occupational Health at Providence Hood River Hospital.

    January - Department Orientation.

    February - Fire academy Begins.

    For more information contact: Capt. Clay McCrea

 clay@hoodriverfire.com

(541)386-3939 Ext. 2204