Firefighter/EMT

Town of Oxford • Oxford, MA

21h • $26 - $30

About The Position

FIREFIGHTER/ BASIC EMT FT position TOWN OF OXFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT JOB POSTING (Position open until filled) Come be part of the change!! The staff of Oxford Fire and EMS are working hard to become a leader in training, staff development, and retention. We are currently accepting applications for one (1) full-time benefit eligible Firefighter/Basic EMT (FF/EMT). This is a non-supervisory position which specializes in Fire-EMS rescue operations and advanced life support emergency medical care in accordance with Massachusetts State Law and State EMS Protocols. The FF/EMT will perform all functions in prevention and suppression of fires and/or extrications from any life-threatening circumstances. He/she will also mitigate hazardous materials to the extent allowed and provide other emergency/non-emergency services as directed by senior officers. The FF/EMT will maintain assigned equipment in proper operating condition as well as monitor and maintain vehicles to ensure they are in response ready condition. He/she will complete and monitor checklists, reports, forms, and other fire/medical legal documents each shift. The FF/EMT will participate in the required training classes. Oxford Fire and EMS prides itself on providing continued hands-on training as well as electronic courses to ensure staff are best prepared for any incident. The salary range is $26.01 to $30.15 per hour depending on training and experience. Personnel are also eligible for an annual education and fitness stipend: Masters - $7,800 Bachelors - $5,200 Associates - $2,600 Fitness - $800

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate/Completion from an accredited EMS Training Program
• American Heart Association CPR/Defib Certification
• Current valid driver’s license
• This position is subject to mandatory Alcohol, controlled substances, physical examination, Physical Agility Test (PAT waived for lateral transfer), and criminal background testing.
• The successful candidate is required to complete a one-year probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• Firefighter I/II Certification
• Graduate of the Recruit or Massachusetts Call/Volunteer Firefighter programs
• Career Firefighter/Paramedic lateral transfer from a full-time fire department

Responsibilities

• Prevention and suppression of fires
• Extrications from any life-threatening circumstances
• Mitigate hazardous materials to the extent allowed
• Provide other emergency/non-emergency services as directed by senior officers
• Maintain assigned equipment in proper operating condition
• Monitor and maintain vehicles to ensure they are in response ready condition
• Complete and monitor checklists, reports, forms, and other fire/medical legal documents each shift
• Participate in the required training classes

What This Job Offers

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