Firefighter-Paramedic, A-EMT and EMT

City of Concord•Concord, NH

About The Position

The Concord Fire Department is hiring Firefighter-Paramedics, Firefighter/AEMTs, and Firefighter/EMTs. The role performs responsible work in fire suppression, fire prevention education, rescue, hazardous materials, and basic and advanced emergency medical services. The department reports more than 10,000 calls per year and 21 personnel on duty per battalion. Immediate vacancies are available, and applications are reviewed daily until positions are filled. The typical schedule consists of 24-hour shifts, with 42 paid hours per week, on a 24/48/24/96 rotation (1-2-1-4). Pay scales are $30.13 to $43.65 for Paramedics, $28.68 to $41.57 for AEMTs, and $27.29 to $39.54 for EMTs. The department offers education stipends, on-duty EMS and fire training, paid overtime for department-organized off-duty RTP, 13 paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package. The program is eligible for GI Bill on-the-job training benefits. Applicants must submit an online City application and resume. Following application review, additional testing may include a swim test for top candidates. Applicants must also complete an oral board and a thorough background check, including criminal record, driving record, references, and a medical exam. Applicants must meet hiring standards under the New Hampshire Fire Standards and Training Commission Administrative Rules, Chapter Fire 700. Working conditions may include exposure to wet or humid conditions, heights, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, extreme temperatures, electrical shock, flames, blood, airborne pathogens, and hostile or offensive patients. Work is typically quiet but may become very loud during emergency responses and at emergency scenes. The City of Concord is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair treatment, access, and opportunity.

Requirements

Meet the hiring standards defined in the New Hampshire Fire Standards and Training Commission Administrative Rules, Chapter Fire 700.
Submit an online City of Concord application and resume.
Complete additional testing, which may include a swim test for top candidates.
Complete an oral board.
Complete a thorough background check, including criminal record, driving record, and references checks.
Complete a medical exam.
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