Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Presque Isle; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Wage step increases

Job summary

The City of Presque Isle is accepting applications for two Firefighter/Paramedic positions. The department operates a 42-hour week with 24-hour shifts (one on, one off, one on, five off) and serves a population of about 9,800 (daytime up to 20,000).

Primary duties include EMS response, fire suppression, airport firefighting, and life safety inspections. Qualified candidates will have at least 18 years old, a high school diploma or GED (college degree preferred), and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Firefighter II preferred.
• Current Maine Paramedic License or enrollment with 12 months completion date.

Responsibilities

• Provide EMS care through 911 responses.
• Engage in fire suppression and airport firefighting.
• Conduct fire prevention and life safety inspections.

Skills

Driver's license

EMT/Advanced EMT

Paramedic license in progress

High school diploma or GED

Firefighter II preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

The City of Presque Isle is currently accepting applications for one (2) opens Firefighter/Paramedic position.

The Fire Department works a 42-hour work week consisting of 24 hour shifts as follows, one on, one off, one on, 5 days off.

This is an entry level Firefighting position with the City and an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic motivated professional to become a valued member of an innovative, progressive fire department. Presque Isle Fire Department serves approximately 75 square miles, with a population of roughly 9,800 nighttime residence increasing to roughly 20,000 daytime population. Successful candidates’ primary functions will be providing EMS care through 911 responses, fire suppression, airport firefighting, fire prevention, life safety inspection.

• This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 25 year 2/3rd no age retirement plan, wage step increases, employee and family medical health coverage, paid vacation and sick time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED. College degree from an accredited university preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Firefighter II Preferred.
• Current Maine Paramedic License or be currently enrolled in a Paramedic program with a completion date of 12 months.
• Current EMT or Advanced EMTs will be considered and required to obtain Paramedic License within 24 months.

The City of Presque Isle is an Equal Opportunity Employer.