What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter/Paramedic position at Town of Merrimack, NH?
Salary : $26.32 - $30.29 Hourly
Location : 432 DW Highway, Merrimack
Job Type : Full-Time
Department : Fire & Rescue Department
Division : Fire & Rescue
Opening Date : 01 / 20 / 2025
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Normal Work Days : : 24 hours on shift, 72 hours off shift
Hours of Work : : 8 : 00am - 8 : 00am
Job Summary
The Town of Merrimack Fire & Rescue Department is seeking qualified Firefighter Paramedics. This posting is to fill 1 opening and create an eligibility list for future openings.
Current Wage Scale (rates shown are / hr.) :
Position
Hire
6 Months
12 Months
Firefighter Paramedic
26.32
28.49
30.29
Top of Firefighter wage scale at 12 Months . Eligible for Master Firefighter / Paramedic within 3-5 years and passing test - Current MFF / Paramedic Wage Scale - $31.17 - $34.32 / hour
Hourly incentives are paid, and tuition reimbursement is available, after successful probationary period. Full list of incentives are listed in the
100% Employer paid premiums for family Health Insurance and Employee Life and Short-term Disability Insurance! Family Dental insurance premium 90% paid by employer.
Examples of Duties
HS Diploma or GED. Nationally Registered Emergency Paramedic. Certified Firefighter I with Firefighter II prior to 1 year of employment, Hazardous Materials Operations, current successful completion of State of NH Fire Entrance examination- CPAT, Associates Degree in Fire Science or related field preferred, Demonstrated oral and written communications skills.
The Town offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees which includes :
- 100% employer paid family health insurance premiums
- 100% employee life, and short-term disability insurance premiums .
- 90% employer paid family dental insurance premiums.
- Participation in New Hampshire Retirement System
- Optional benefits such as, deferred compensation plans, long-term disability, & supplemental life insurance.
- Paid leave including, holidays, vacation, personal, and sick leave.
- College tuition reimbursement and flexible spending accounts may also be available depending upon the position.
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Do you have a current CPAT certification?
If you do not have a current CPAT certification, are you a full-time firefighter in another New Hampshire department?
Do you currently have Hazardous Materials Operations certification
Do you have Firefighter I Certification?
Do you have Firefighter II (new curriculum) or Level III (old curriculum) Certification?
Do you currently hold Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Certification?
Required Question
Salary : $26 - $30