Firefighter/Paramedic

Town of Bridgewater, MA•Bridgewater, MA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Bridgewater Fire Department is seeking a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic. This role involves a wide range of duties including firefighting activities, emergency medical services, fire prevention, station maintenance, and community outreach. The position requires the ability to perform strenuous physical activities, act effectively in emergencies, and maintain all appropriate certifications.

Requirements

Registered Massachusetts EMT-Paramedic.
Valid Massachusetts Driver's License.
Ability to pass rigorous Physical Agility Test; fitness, medical exams; and background investigation.
Must be physically able to lift and/or move up to 125 pounds and able to drag 175 pounds.
15-mile residency requirement within one (1) year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Some college is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs firefighting activities including fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishing tasks.
Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
Serves as a Paramedic: In charge of or drives an ambulance to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill or injured; transports the patient to a medical facility using the most expeditious routes to and from; prepares all reports required; has a thorough knowledge of efficient use of EMS and extrication equipment; performs patient care to level of training; maintains all appropriate certifications.
Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
Operates radio and other communications equipment.
Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities.
Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment.
Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.
Assists in the presentation of programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.
Escorts visitors of tours of the station, explains functions of equipment, basic fire prevention and fire education, etc.
Performs other duties as directed.