Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue

Firefighter Position Announcement

jwood — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:09:18 +0000

Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue will be accepting applications for the position of Firefighter. We will be establishing a list of candidates. There are no positions open at this time but it is anticipated that during the life of the list, there will be more than one opening.

Below are the Job Announcement and the Application. Applications are due no later than June 10th at 5:00 PM. Applications must be either hand delivered or mailed. No electronic applications will be accepted. Applications may be picked up at our main fire station, 1400 W. 8th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058 or may be downloaded (PDF) below. Candidates will be required to bring a completed CPAT (IAFF/IAFC) that is no older than one year from the date of the test, July 8, 2013. CPAT practice, orientation and testing will be available at National Testing Network or other approved vendors.

The test will start at 10:00 AM. Valid photo identification will be required to attend the test. Candidates who pass the test AND who score high enough will be invited to sit for an Oral Interview scheduled on either July 9 or July 10, 2013. A total of 16 candidates will be invited for the Oral Interview. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be notified shortly following the June 10 closing dates if they will be invited to the written test.

No phone inquiries please. Feel free to stop by the main fire station for more information or check out our website.

5-13-13_Position Announcemt FF

MCFR Job Application

2013-2014 Budget Calendar

jwood — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:52:22 +0000

MCF&R is in the process of compiling its operating budget for the next fiscal year. The budget calendar is below as well as the Budget Committee Meeting Notice for May 21, 2013 at 5:30 PM at the Fire Station at 1400 W. 8th Street, The Dalles, Oregon. This is a public meeting.

2013-14 Budget Calendar

Budget Committee Meeting Notice

Art of Reading Smoke class

jwood — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:48:08 +0000

Mid-Columbia Firefighters in cooperation with Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue will be hosting the Art of Reading Smoke course presented by Dave Dodson. The Flyer with Registration is available at the link below.

Art of Reading Smoke Flyer

Wasco County Citizen Alert Notifications

admin — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:26:14 +0000

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Thank you for visiting

admin — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 21:03:16 +0000

It is our intent to keep you informed of programs, activities, board actions, and other pertinent information.

Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue is a “special service district” that provides Fire, Ambulance, Rescue, Fire Prevention and Public Education services to the citizens of The Dalles and Surrounding Community and Rural areas. The fire district is approximately 110 Square Miles and the Ambulance Service Area is approximately 210 Square Miles.

We are proud of the dedicated volunteer and career members who serve the citizens of our community in a professional manner.

Please check back often as this website will be updated on a regular basis to reflect updated or new information.