Town of Milford, New Hampshire
Fire Department
Full-time Firefighter / EMT
June-July 2025 Opportunities
The Milford Fire Department is seeking qualified individuals to fill the positions of Firefighter/EMT. The posting is to fill new positions within the department with a scheduled start date in late June.
The new positions will require a 24-hour shift from 7:00 am – 7:00 am using the following schedule: 1 on 1 off, 1 on 1 off, 1 on 4 off. Annual Kelly days will be offered. These days are not calculated in the annual hours worked or as part of PTO. These positions are in a progressive department that responds to approximately 1400 calls for service annually. It entails skilled work that consists primarily of delivering emergency services to the residents of the community. Principally, these services are delivered in areas of fire suppression & protection, rescue, hazardous materials, and emergency medical services (non-transport). The role is subject to emergency callback.
The minimum requirements for this position include:
- High school diploma or GED
- Certified New Hampshire Firefighter Level II
- EMT (if hired without, must obtain within 1 year)
- Must possess current CPAT Certificate or comply with NHFSTEMS Rule part 703 for lateral transfers
- Valid NH CDL B with tank and air brake endorsements (if hired without, must obtain within 6 months)
Excellent Town Benefits (for full-time positions) to include:
Medical Insurance: 3 Plans - two of which the Town pays 100% of the premium / Dental Insurance: 2 plans - High & Low / Opt-out available - if health or dental is carried by spouse, parent, military / NHRS Participation https://www.nhrs.org/ / Short-term Disability (100% paid by Employer) / Long-term Disability (100% paid by employee) / Life Insurance & AD&D (up to 2x 100% paid by Employer) / Vision Insurance (100% paid by employee) / AIG - 457 Plan (100% funded by employee)
Time off (pro-rated year one) Vacation- 2 weeks / Personal - 3 days / Holidays - 12 holidays (Police, Ambulance and Fire receive holiday pay for 10 days at the end of the year) / Sick - 8 sick days (conversion at end of the year)
Applicant Packets to include -
- Cover Letter
- Resume and two written references
- a completed Town Employment Application
Milford Fire Department Attn: Ken Flaherty
39 School Street
Milford, NH 03055-4240
The Milford Fire Department conducts extensive background checks, pre-employment medical exams, and drug screening for all successful applicant candidates; as EOE