Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

Town Of Rutland; Rutland (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rutland Fire Department is seeking a qualified Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic. This role includes engaging in emergency medical services, firefighting operations, and conducting inspections for code compliance. Candidates must have applicable certifications and will undergo a selection process including interviews and tests. Applications are due by June 30, 2025.

Benefits

Benefits under a collective bargaining agreement

Qualifications

• Must maintain required certifications.
• Must be a non-smoker throughout employment.
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Engaging in emergency medical services and firefighting operations.
• Conducting inspections for code compliance.
• Maintaining equipment and data records.

Skills

Emergency medical services

Firefighting operations

Mitigation of hazardous materials emergencies

Rescue services

Fire prevention

Inspection of buildings for code compliance

Fire safety education

Record keeping and data entry

Maintenance of fire department equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Massachusetts Certified EMT-P and Firefighter I/II Certification

Enrollment in a Paramedic Program

Job description

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Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

The Rutland Fire Department is requesting applicants for one position(s) of:

• Fire Fighter / Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic

Interested candidates should submit their application, cover letter, and resume by 5:00 pm on Monday, June 30, 2025. If interested, please e-mail Deputy Chief Ryan Quinn for an Application at [e-mail]

Duties Include: engaging in emergency medical services, firefighting operations, mitigation of hazardous materials emergencies, rescue services, functioning within the chain of command structure, fire prevention, inspection of buildings for code compliance, fire safety education, fire department record keeping and data entry, upkeep and repair of fire department equipment and buildings, other related emergency services and other duties as required.

Minimum requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent, must maintain required certifications; candidates will be considered in the following order.

1. Currently Massachusetts Certified, EMT-P, and Firefighter I/II Certified;

2.Currently Massachusetts Certified, EMT-P, will need to complete the full-time Massachusetts Firefighting Academy program within one year of hire as a condition of employment;

3.Currently enrolled in a Paramedic Program to be completed and certified to the Paramedic level within one year of hire, and Firefighter I/II Certified as a condition of employment;

Requirements: must pass the Massachusetts Fire Fighter Medical exam, must pass the Massachusetts Fire Fighter Physical Agility Test, and maintain both, must be a non-smoker throughout employment with the Rutland Fire Department, and must possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

Age: must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.

Probationary period: one year per Massachusetts General Laws.

Labor Contract: This position is recognized under a collective bargaining agreement.

Work week: Schedules as follows: rotating 24-hour shifts; 1-1-1-5

Benefits are provided under a CBA, Rutland Professional Firefighters L4878.

Candidate(s) deemed most qualified will be invited to complete a full application for the selection process, which will include full documentation review, interviews, medical exam, physical ability test, psychological testing, and background investigation. Applications will be accepted until June 30th, 2025. The expected start date is July 2025.

Return all information as soon as possible to:

Deputy Chief Ryan Quinn

Rutland Fire Department

240 Main Street

Rutland, MA 01543

The Town of Rutland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.