Firefighter/ EMT, AEMT or Paramedic

POSITION:    FIREFIGHTER/ EMT, AEMT OR PARAMEDIC

BEDFORD  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:  Until filled (Expected start date January 2025 Timeframe) - EEO