Lateral Firefighter/AEMT or Paramedic

City of Keene; NH • Keene, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Keene Fire Department is seeking applications from lateral candidates for the positions of Firefighter (FF)/AEMT or Paramedic. The Keene Fire Department consists of personnel that work 24-hour shifts who respond to emergency calls to protect life and property and perform skilled work including but not limited to; fire suppression, technical rescue, vehicle extrication and provide medical care to sick or injured. Candidates must possess the ability to operate in stressful situations. Opportunity for LATERAL TRANSFERS with 1 year of service at time of hire to join our team with HIRING INCENTIVES! (NH or OUT-OF-STATE) Individuals from full-time Career Fire Departments with FF2 level Pro Board certification and AEMT or Paramedic credentialing are encouraged to apply and eligible for advanced starting pay, in addition to first year hiring incentive programs based on AEMT or Paramedic credentialing of up to $3,000 or $7,500 respectively.

Requirements

• Ability to operate in stressful situations
• FF2 level Pro Board certification
• AEMT or Paramedic credentialing
• Satisfy NHFSCT 700 Rules as a condition of hire
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• 1 year of service at time of hire (for lateral transfers)

Nice To Haves

• Individuals from full-time Career Fire Departments

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls to protect life and property
• Perform fire suppression
• Perform technical rescue
• Perform vehicle extrication
• Provide medical care to sick or injured

Benefits

• Low deductible/low-cost health insurance
• Low-cost dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Defined benefit retirement
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off
• Generous vacation
• Personal days
• Sick days
• Hiring incentives up to $3,000 or $7,500

What This Job Offers

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