Firefighter/EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic
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POSITION: FIREFIGHTER/ EMT, AEMT OR PARAMEDIC
BEDFOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Bedford, NH Fire Department has a current opening for the position of Firefighter – EMT, AEMT or Paramedic. Currently, four shifts of 11 (Shift Captain, Lieutenant and 9 Firefighters).
- Wage adjustment for lateral transfers and private EMS based on years of service.
- Eligibility for promotion after 3 years.
- Tuition/shift reassignment for career development (Paramedicine, Fire Officer, etc.)
- Multiple in-house fire academy classes.
- Fire and EMS training provided on duty and off duty with overtime pay.
- 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule (24/72).
- Daily rotation of positions.
- Annual Incentives (Tech Rescue, Pump/Aerial, etc.)
- PFAS Free gear to all employees for 2025.
- 8-step pay system
2025 Hourly rates EMT-$23.93-$28.84 AEMT-$24.97-$30.10 Paramedic-$27.05-$32.60
Typical Duties:
- Respond to fire and medical emergencies.
- Drive and operate emergency apparatus.
- Inventory and maintain all apparatus and equipment in a constant state of readiness.
- Participate in fire prevention and risk reduction activities.
- Participate in regular training.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 18 years of age,
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current CPAT certification or eligible for lateral transfer.
- Firefighter I certification, (Paramedics with only CPAT are encouraged to apply)
- National Registered EMT,
- Advance or Paramedic Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred).
- Qualified candidates will be expected to successfully pass the department, oral board, acrophobia test (ladder climb), and Chief’s interview to be considered eligible.
- Firefighter 2 required within one year and CDL required within two years.
Application link is below: https://www.bedfordnh.org/230/Employment-Opportunities
Union Contract for additional information and 2025 wages: bedfordnh.org/DocumentCenter/View/6481/FIRE-CBA-1-1-2023-to-12-31-2025-Ratified-and-Signed
For a comprehensive job posting see: https://www.bedfordnh.org/jobs.aspx To apply use the application listed as “General Application for Employment – all other positions” Completed applications, resumes, and cover letters may be submitted to jobs@bedfordnh.org or mail/dropped off to: Human Resources Department, Bedford Town Offices, 24 North Amherst Road Bedford, NH, 03110.
For more information, please contact Deputy Chief Eric Dubowik at edubowik@bedfordnh.org or 603-391-5488. Observation time (Ride along) are highly encouraged to see what Bedford Fire is about.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, November 22nd, 2024. (Expected start date January 2025 Timeframe) - EEO