firefighter/paramedic Job at Northbridge Fire Department, Northbridge, MA

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  • Northbridge Fire Department
  • Northbridge, MA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Northbridge Fire Department – Now Hiring Firefighter/Paramedic

Make the Difference When It Matters Most. Join our department today!

The  Northbridge Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates for an  immediate opening for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.

Apply online or in person today.  Certified paramedics are preferred. Firefighter I/II certification is also preferred.

Applications may be downloaded at  northbridgefiredepartment.com  

Applications may also be picked up or dropped off at:

Northbridge Fire Department
1681 Providence Road
Northbridge, MA 01534

When submitting your application, please include a  cover letter and resume.

The  Town of Northbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Enrolled in an approved paramedic program

Preferred Qualifications

  • Career firefighter/paramedic lateral transfer from a full-time fire department
  • Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) Career Recruit trained
  • Firefighter I/II Certification
  • Certified Paramedic

Ideal candidates will have experience delivering  prehospital emergency medical care at the paramedic level , previous firefighting experience, and a desire to be engaged in a  team-focused organization .

Candidates should be  compassionate, energetic, and motivated to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

  • 75% Employer-paid health insurance
  • Clothing allowance
  • Detail rate: $70 – $150 per hour
  • Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays

Educational Incentives

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • College degree stipends
  • Paid training time

Department Overview

The  Northbridge Fire Department provides  all-hazards response , including fire suppression, EMS, and hazardous materials mitigation, to residents and visitors.

We have members assigned to  Fire District 7 Technical Rescue Team , with opportunities in:

  • Dive Team
  • Fire Investigation Unit (FIU)

The department responds to  approximately 3,500 calls annually.

The department’s  sixteen members are assigned to  four working groups on a rotating 24-hour schedule with a 42-hour workweek.

Compensation is determined through the  collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Northbridge and IAFF Local 3338.

Firefighter/Paramedic Salary:
$72,650.50 – $82,960.00
(Includes 13 paid holidays and $6,000 paramedic stipend)

Experience, qualifications, and previous time in the fire service may influence the starting salary and benefits.

Hiring Process

Candidates will participate in:

  • Oral interview board
  • Thorough background investigation
  • Massachusetts  CORI check

Successful candidates must pass:

  • Physical Ability Test (PAT)
  • Pre-employment medical evaluation

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Local area, Immediate start

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