Firefighter/ALS Provider

The Bristol Fire Department has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Firefighter/ALS Provider. The Department is seeking energetic applicants that are looking to serve and be a part of this great Lakes Region community. The successful candidate will be assigned to a 24-hours on, 48-hours off schedule, with a Kelly Day every three weeks.

Bristol Fire responds to ~1500 emergency calls annually. The successful candidate will work on a modern apparatus and ambulance fleet out of a new public safety building. Strong housing inventory, combined with great restaurants, events, parks and recreation trails, and great beaches on Newfound Lake, Bristol is a true Live, Work, and Play community. 

Position open until filled. First resume review is November 25, 2024, at 1200 hours.

  Starting Salary based on qualifications and experience. Current Salary Range:

$59,030 to 81,711/annual FF/Advanced EMT (12 Step Scale)

$63,897 to 88,449/annual FF/Paramedic (12 Step Scale) 

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Firefighter II (ProBoard or ability to obtain reciprocity in NH)

·         Licensed New Hampshire AEMT (or ability to obtain NH license), EMTs will be considered and would have one year to obtain AEMT

·         Must pass criminal record and N.H. motor vehicle background checks

·         Current CPAT certificate OR Lateral transfer of full-time career personnel pursuant to 

State of New Hampshire Administrative Rule 703.01

 Additional Consideration for:

·         Paramedic Certification

·         CDL-B with tank and airbrake endorsements

·         Associate Degree or higher 

 Interested applicants should send a cover letter, résumé, and a Town of Bristol application by mail to the address below, or email as a PDF to blaroche@bristolnh.gov

 Bristol Fire Department

Ben LaRoche, Fire Chief

85 Lake Street

Bristol, NH 03222

 An application may be found at www.bristolnh.gov

 The Town of Bristol is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (EEO/ADA)