Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician

Town of Stow • Stow, MA

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About The Position

The Town of Stow is seeking qualified applicants for a Firefighter/EMT position with the Stow Fire Department. The position performs professional administrative and day-to-day operations, fire prevention, code enforcement, fire protection, rescue, emergency medical service, hazardous materials mitigation, and disaster response functions. Duties may involve protecting lives and property and other responsibilities of the department.

This is an IAFF, AFL-CIO union position with a starting hourly rate of $33.21 and benefits eligibility. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre-placement conditions, including a thorough background investigation (including motor vehicle and criminal background checks), pre-employment physical examination, drug test, psychological screening, and a Physical Abilities Test consisting of seven stations. Qualified candidates may be invited to participate in one or more assessments and multiple interviews.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience as a call firefighter/EMT or as a full-time firefighter/EMT with inspection and code enforcement responsibilities.
• Current Massachusetts EMT certification.
• Current driver's license.
• Non-smoker.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Fire Science.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional administrative and day-to-day operational functions for the Stow Fire Department.
• Perform fire prevention and code enforcement duties.
• Provide fire protection, rescue, and emergency medical services.
• Mitigate hazardous materials incidents and respond to disasters.
• Help protect lives and property and perform other duties of the Stow Fire Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED