What are the responsibilities and job description for the FireFighter/Paramedic position at Town of Bridgewater, MA?
Are you seeking to work with and learn from a talented team of professionals? Do you have exceptional skills that you wish to develop and desire to be a part of values-centered progressive organization? If the answer is yes, then consider the Town of Bridgewater for your next opportunity.
We are seeking a collaborative, customer-service oriented, professional team member to serve as Firefighter/Paramedic.
The Town of Bridgewater is rich in history; but evolving, so the right candidates will need to meet the high standards and changing needs of the community. The Town of Bridgewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer who encourages and welcomes all candidates to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. The Town of Bridgewater does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Successful applicants will have the minimum qualifications:
- Registered Massachusetts EMT-Paramedic;
- Valid Massachusetts Drivers License;
- High school diploma, some college is preferred;
- Ability to learn to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques. Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke; ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to pass rigorous Physical Agility Test; fitness, medical exams; and background investigation.
- Must be physically able to lift and/or move up to 125 pounds and able to drag 175 pounds.
- 15-mile residency requirement within one (1) year of hire.
Applications must be completed at this link
Applications are not accepted at the fire department. As to not disqualify your candidacy, no phone calls to the department please. (See our Human Resources page for details on the Town's hiring practices).
Priority will be given to applications received by March 1st, 2025.
Salary : $60,019
