Firefighter/Paramedic

Town of Sharon; Sharon (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Education incentive

Job summary

The Sharon Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates for permanent Firefighter/Paramedic positions, with the goal of expanding staffing through a SAFER grant. The department plans to hire up to eight new members to strengthen response capabilities.

Requirements include MA EMT-Paramedic certification (or MA-EMT in a Paramedic Program with a one-year path to certification) and optional Firefighter II academy completion. Competitive benefits and career growth await the right candidates.

Qualifications

• Must be MA certified EMT-Paramedic or MA-EMT in a Paramedic Program who will be required to become MA certified Paramedic within one year of appointment.
• Individuals that have attended a full-time fire academy for Firefighter II certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish a hiring list for full-time Firefighter/Paramedic positions.
• Grow and serve as part of a team dedicated to safeguarding the community.
• Provide emergency response and essential public safety services.
• Participate in ongoing department staffing and SAFER Grant initiatives.

Skills

EMT-Paramedic

Firefighter II

Education

MA EMT-Paramedic certification

Firefighter II certification (desirable)

Job description

Join a respected, forward-thinking department that values teamwork, continuous learning, and excellence in emergency response. We’re hiring skilled Firefighter/Paramedics ready to grow and serve. You’ll be part of a trusted team dedicated to safeguarding our community – one call at a time.

The Sharon Fire Department is seeking candidates to establish a hiring list for full-time Firefighter/Paramedic positions. The Department was recently awarded the SAFER Grant and is seeking to hire an additional eight (8) members to increase the department’s staffing levels.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a MA certified EMT-Paramedic or MA-EMT in a Paramedic Program who will be required to become a MA certified Paramedic within one year of appointment.


• Individuals that have attended a full-time fire academy for Firefighter II certification is highly desirable.

Starting Salary Range

• Depending on experience and qualifications, the weekly base pay range is from $1,312 - $1,557 plus 7% Paramedic on base pay in addition to an education incentive between 3.5% - 8.75% of base pay.


• The Town offers other generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement plans.

The position will remain open until filled.

Town Administrator’s Office, Sharon Town Offices, 90 South Main Street, Sharon, MA 02067

The Town of Sharon is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.