Firefighter/Paramedic

East Longmeadow Fire Department; North Carolina; On-site; USD 84,702,000 - 89,952,000; Full time

Job summary

The East Longmeadow Fire Department is seeking a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic to join its team in East Longmeadow, MA. The role involves firefighting duties and operating an advanced life support ambulance.

Candidates must be at least 21, possess a valid driver's license, and have EMT certification; paramedic license is preferred. A Massachusetts Fire Academy Career Recruit Firefighter Training Program graduate with Firefighter I/II and HazMat Ops is preferred but not required.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform firefighting duties in coordination with department members.
• Operate an advanced life support ambulance.
• Collaborate with team for emergency response and patient care.

Skills

EMT

Driver's License

Education

Firefighter I/II & HazMat Ops

Job description

Position

Firefighter/Paramedic

Job Summary

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.

Location

East Longmeadow, MA 01028

Pay

FY 2027 Pay Range: $29.5621 - $31.3922

Qualifications

• 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.

EEO Statement

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.

Job Status

Open – Posted July 24, 2026 – Closing Open Until Filled