What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025.019 Full-time Firefighter - Milford NH position at Town of Milford?
Fire Department
Full-time Fire Firefighter / EMT
The Milford Fire Department is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Firefighter/EMT. The posting is to fill anticipated openings and/or create an eligibility list for future openings. The position is full-time, 42 hr/week nonexempt, daytime 12- hour shift work consisting of four days on four days off, with occasional evening hours. The role is subject to emergency callback. This position is in a progressive department that responds to approximately 1400 calls for service annually. It entails skilled work that consists primarily of delivering emergency services to the residents of the community. Principally, these services are delivered in areas of fire suppression & protection, rescue, hazardous materials, and emergency medical services (nontransport).
The minimum requirements for this position include:
- High school diploma or GED
- Certified New Hampshire Firefighter Level II
- EMT (if hired without, must obtain within 1 year)
- Must possess current CPAT Certificate or comply with NHFSTEMS Rule part
703 for lateral transfers - Valid NH CDL B with tank and air brake endorsements (if hired without, must
obtain within 6 months)
Excellent Town Benefits (for full-time positions) to include:
Medical Insurance: 3 Plans - two of which the Town pays 100% of the premium / Dental Insurance: 2 plans - High & Low / Opt-out available - if health or dental is carried by spouse, parent, military / NHRS Participation https://www.nhrs.org/ / Short-term Disability (100% paid by Employer) / Long-term Disability (100% paid by employee) / Life Insurance & AD&D (up to 2x 100% paid by Employer) / Vision Insurance (100% paid by employee) / AIG - 457 Plan (100% funded by employee)
Time off (pro-rated year one) Vacation- 2 weeks / Personal - 3 days / Holidays - 12 holidays (Police, Ambulance and Fire receive holiday pay for 10 days at the end of the year) / Sick - 8 sick days (conversion at end of the year)
Applicant Packets, to include -
- Cover Letter
- Resume and two written references
- a completed Town Employment Application
Milford Fire Department
Attn: Ken Flaherty
39 School Street
Milford, NH 03055-4240
The Milford Fire Department conducts extensive background checks, pre-employment
medical exams, and drug screening for all successful applicant candidates; as EOE
Post offer, pre hire
- Must pass clean criminal record check
- Must pass clean motor vehicle check
- Must pass physical and drug test
Salary : $19 - $30
