Fire Prevention & Training Assistant

Being a Fire Prevention & Training Assistant at the Port means helping keep Portland International Airport (PDX) safe through fire prevention, life safety education, and training support. This role offers hands-on experience in public safety, inspections, and emergency preparedness while providing opportunities to build skills and grow within the fire service.

As a Fire Prevention & Training Assistant, you will support the daily implementation of the department’s prevention and training programs. Responsibilities include conducting inspections and maintenance of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and fire extinguishers, assisting with fire and life safety inspections, and facilitating CPR and fire extinguisher training. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build experience in public safety, emergency preparedness, and fire service operations.

• Maintain a variety of fire inspections records, check sheets, mapping, testing, and construction documents as it relates to the Port of Portland Fire Prevention and Inspections Office
• Conducts Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and fire extinguisher inspections and oversee both programs
• Maintain detailed inspection records, schedules and status updates
• Assist the Training Officer by developing lesson plans and conducting both formal classroom and practical drills covering all phases of Fire Department operations
• Prepare, organize and maintain detailed training records as well as data entry for all departmental training

• High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience (required).
• Degree, certificate, or current enrollment in a Fire Science program or closely related field (required)
• Valid state driver’s license and ability to maintain driving privileges (required).
• Ability to pass and maintain a Criminal History Records Check and Security Threat Assessment required for a PDX Security Badge (required).
• Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment screenings, including a background investigation, psychological evaluation, drug test, and medical exam (required).
• BLS CPR/First Aid Instructor certification (preferred).

We encourage candidates who are currently enrolled in a Fire Science program or closely related field to apply.

Skilled at:

• Understanding and following oral and written instructions and applying basic math skills
• Strong organizational and presentation / instruction skills
• Prioritizing multiple training projects in different stages of development
• Organizing and maintaining detailed documentation for inspection and training programs
• Shows the utmost respect for others and is a proven team player

Ability to:

• Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with shift supervisors and officers while maintaining the chain of command
• Learn and maintain current knowledge of PDX Emergency Response Operations
• Work effectively with other Port departments, tenants and airlines while enforcing fire code and fire prevention education
• Effectively plan, coordinate, and facilitate training between other Fire Departments and colleges
• Drive Fire Department support equipment to emergencies as required
• Work outdoors in inclement weather and lift 50 pounds

Selection Process: (tentative schedule): We encourage candidates to sign up for email or text alerts for updates, and we appreciate your patience throughout our selection process.

1. Applications will be accepted from June 5 through June 17. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience for submitted Application packets will be conducted by Human Resources the week of: June 14.
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials.
3. Our goal is to schedule virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation by June 29 and Panel Interviews will be held July 8.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have – our three airports, three working marine terminals, six business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them – to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone’s life better. And we’ll use our power and influence to unlock new opportunities and ensure more people share in our region’s success. With YOUR help – together with our partners, customers, and community – we’ll help drive meaningful change!

Do you have questions about this job?

Contact us: careers@portofportland.com

Safety: The Port promotes safety as a Core value and we seek to eliminate harm through a culture of active prevention, curiosity, evaluation, and action. We comply with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently look for improvements that support operational excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans’ preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veteran’s preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.

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