Updated October 6, 2026

Portland Fire & Rescue's Training Academy is demanding, both mentally and physically. Firefighter recruits should not expect to get into shape at the academy; they should come prepared for the physical fitness required.

Portland Fire & Rescue’s Recruit Academy is a nationally recognized program. The Recruit Academy includes comprehensive classroom instruction and high-level training in the latest firefighting techniques and equipment use.

Updated October 6, 2026

Steps on how to apply with the City of Portland through governmentjobs.com

PF&R hires new recruits every year.

Become a partner with emergency service providers in your neighborhood by getting involved with the Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET)

Receive information about openings for entry level firefighter positions.

PF&R is dedicated to dismantling institutional barriers based on race, gender, disability, and sexual orientation and addressing those societal patterns that interfere with equitable City service delivery to all communities in Portland.

Are you a young woman between the ages of 16 and 22? Want to learn about a career in firefighting? Apply for the Portland Metro Fire Camp for women.

Portland Fire & Rescue’s Toy N Joy Makers was founded in 1914 to help provide Portland’s low income families with toys, books, and other gifts during the winter holiday season. The Toy & Joy Maker’s toy program is the largest in Oregon and has a history of working alongside local and state agencies.

Volunteer to help your neighbor get through a difficult situation with the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP).