Entry Level Firefighter

We are looking for potential new firefighters with a passion for public service. We seek only those who truly wish to become a part of the community by engaging with our residents and visitors while providing the highest level of service. Firefighting presents a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives every day and we only want recruits who embrace this opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer and are actively seeking as diverse an applicant pool as possible.

Our Next Swampscott Fire Department Entrance Examination Has Not Yet Been Scheduled. All Applicants Will be Notified When Test is Scheduled. 

Upon completion of your application, you will be placed on our contact list and receive important updates such as:

• Entrance exam information and location
• Physical ability test date and location
• Date and location of informational sessions hosted by The Swampscott Fire Department
• Other important information

Responsibilities

• Structural Firefighting
• Emergency Medical Services
• Water/Ice Rescues
• Hazard Mitigation
• Community Engagement
• Teamwork

Qualifications

• Be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Not be a convicted felon or have any equivalent convictions that would be a felony in Massachusetts
• Be at least 21, at the time of the entrance examination.
• Not be above the maximum age of 35 at the time of the entrance examination.*
• Be a high school graduate or possess a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Have a Massachusetts Class D driver's license or a transferable license from another state and agree to obtain a Massachusetts Class D driver’s license within six (6) months of appointment to the Swampscott Fire Department
• Have the ability to obtain a Massachusetts Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license and agree to obtain a Massachusetts Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license within one (1) year of appointment to the Swampscott Fire Department
• Reside within a 25-mile radius of the Town of Swampscott
• No tobacco use-(smoking, vaping or other product(s) eg: chewing tobacco etc.

Salary

• The starting base salary for entry level Firefighter/EMTs is $57,540

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave, Vacation Time, 13 Paid Holidays
• Deferred Compensation
• Defined Benefit Retirement
• Workers’ Compensation
• Uniform Allowance

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