Firefighter/Paramedic

Eastlongmeadowma; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 40,724 - 43,245; Full time

Job summary

The East Longmeadow Fire Department is seeking a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic to join our team in East Longmeadow, MA. The role includes firefighting duties and operating an Advanced Life Support ambulance.

Applicants must be 21+ years old with a valid driver’s license and EMT at minimum; paramedic license and Massachusetts Fire Academy Career Recruit training are preferred but not required. A date for training may be determined if not yet completed.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years of age.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Minimum EMT required, paramedic license preferred.
• Massachusetts Fire Academy Career Recruit Firefighter Training Program graduate with Firefighter I/II & Hazardous Materials Operational Level certifications preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform firefighting duties and operate an advanced life support ambulance.
• Work with existing fire department members to fulfill duties.
• Ensure readiness and adherence to department protocols.

Skills

21+ years old

Valid Driver’s License

EMT

Paramedic license (preferred)

Education

Firefighter I/II cert (preferred)

Hazardous Materials Ops (preferred)

Massachusetts Fire Academy Career Recruit Training Program (preferred)

Job description

Job Opportunities

Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic FY 2027 Pay Range: $29.5621 - $31.3922

The East Longmeadow Fire Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic position. If the successful candidate has not completed the Massachusetts Fire Academy Career Recruit Firefighter Training Program, they will need to attend at a date to be determined. The newly appointed Firefighter/Paramedic will work with existing fire department members in firefighting duties and the operation of an advanced life support ambulance.

• Must be 21+ (twenty-one) years of age.


• Valid Driver’s License.


• Minimum EMT required, paramedic license preferred.


• Massachusetts Fire Academy Career Recruit Firefighter Training Program graduate with Firefighter I/II & Hazardous Materials Operational Level certifications preferred but not required.


• Must not smoke any tobacco product.


• Must live in East Longmeadow or within 15 miles from the borders of East Longmeadow within one-year from date of hire.

The Town of East Longmeadow is an affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Qualified applicants of all backgrounds including women, people of color, LBGTQIA+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to fair hiring practices and a supportive, welcoming culture that offers equal career development and promotional opportunities to all employees.