Firefighter

Job Description

Town of Nantucket
Nantucket Fire Department
Firefighter

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The Nantucket Fire department seeks an experienced professional for the position of Career Firefighter/Paramedic. Under the supervision of a Captain, the Firefighter is required to perform routine and specialized duties associated with a range of services including but not limited to fire suppression, emergency medical, hazardous materials incidents, auto extrication, and public relations/education events to protect lives and property in the Town of Nantucket. The Firefighter performs in accordance with department policies, department personnel by-laws, rules and regulations, standard operating guidelines, State EMS protocols or otherwise instructed by a superior officer.

QUALIFICATIONS: Certified Massachusetts EMTs may apply and will be required to obtain and maintain Paramedic certification as condition of employment.

Full-time; Benefits; Union position
Starting Annual Salary $87,550.98 (new hires) – $124,860.39 (employees with 20 years of service with the Town of Nantucket)

Application Deadline: Sunday, May 10 at 4 p.m.

The town of Nantucket offers a retirement pension through Barnstable County Retirement, 90% employer-sponsored health insurance plan options, and a diverse selection of supplemental insurance policies.

Visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nantucket/ to apply online.