What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-021 Full-time Fire Lieutenant - Milford NH position at Town of Milford?
Town of Milford NH
Fire Department
Full-time Lieutenant
The Milford Fire Department is seeking qualified individuals to fill the position of Lieutenant. The position is full-time and will require a 24-hour shift from 7:00 am - 7:00 am using the following schedule: 1 on 1 off, 1 on 1 off, 1 on 4 off (56-hour work week) Annual salary range is $77,770- $83,770. Annual Kelly days will be offered. These days are not calculated in the annual hours worked or as part of PTO.
This is a supervisory-level position in a progressive department requiring substantial fire service knowledge, skills, abilities, and background. 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(non-transport). The role is eligible for emergency callback.
Qualifications for this position include:
- Five plus years of tangible experience as a front-line firefighter
- Associate degree in fire protection, fire science, or a closely related field or any
- equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as determined by the Fire Chief
- Must possess current CPAT or comply with NHFSTEMS Rule part 703 for lateral transfers
- ICS/NIMS 100, 200, 300, and 700
- NFPA Fire Officer 1 (within one year of appointment)
- NFPA Fire Instructor 1 (within one year of appointment)
- NREMT
- NH CDL B w/Tank and sire brake endorsements
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 to
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 : $77,770 - $83,770
