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The Barre Fire department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time Firefighter/EMT. This position averages 42 hours per week and works under the direction of the Fire Chief.
The successful candidate will perform emergency response duties including fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, public education, inspections, fire prevention activities, training activities, apparatus maintenance, and station duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license
• Current Massachusetts EMT certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain Massachusetts ambulance attestation requirements
• Ability to pass the Massachusetts HRD Physical Ability Test
• Ability to pass a pre employment physical examination
Preferred Qualifications:
• Massachusetts Firefighter I/II Certification
• Hazardous Materials Operations Certification
• Fire Prevention Officer Basic Certification
• 911 ambulance experience
• Technical Rescue experience
Applicants not currently certified as Massachusetts Firefighter I/II and Hazardous Materials Operations must obtain certification within 12 months of employment as a condition of continued employment.
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation and benefits are provided in accordance with the current collective bargaining agreement with Barre Professional Firefighters Local 5319.
Annual salary range: approximately $56,784 to $67,747 depending on qualifications and step placement.
(Equivalent to a 42 hour average workweek and does not include overtime or additional contractual compensation.)
Competitive benefits package provided in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
A complete job description and benefit summary are available through the Office of the Fire Chief.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Chief James DiVirgilio
Barre Fire Department
61 North School Street
P.O. Box 430
Barre, MA 01005
or by email to:
[email protected]
Applications must be received no later than July 31 at 3:00 p.m.
Barre Fire Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Join a progressive combination department providing fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue, fire prevention, and mutual aid services to the Town of Barre and surrounding communities.