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The town of Falmouth welcomes applications from motivated, service-oriented individuals for the positions of Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic with the Falmouth Fire Rescue Department. Prior firefighting experience is preferred but not required. Applicants must possess a current Massachusetts EMT basic or paramedic certification or have the ability to obtain Massachusetts certification through reciprocity. The town provides Massachusetts Firefighting Academy training and comprehensive on-the-job instruction to successful candidates.
These are stable, full-time, year-round, positions that work a rotating schedule of 24 hours on duty (7 a.m. to 7 a.m.), 24 hours off duty, 24 hours on duty, followed by five consecutive days off, providing work-life balance while delivering essential public safety services to one of Cape Cod’s largest and busiest communities with a year-round population of 32,500 that triples during the summer season.
Minimum Qualifications:
Starting Hourly Rate:
Firefighter/EMT: Step 1: $28.76/hour*
Firefighter/Paramedic: Step 1: $32.37/hour*
Experienced Firefighter/EMTs and Firefighter/Paramedics may be appointed above Step 1, commensurate with qualifications and experience and consistent with the collective bargaining agreement.
*Rates will be updated for FY27 upon ratification of a Collective Bargaining Agreement Successor Agreement.
Preference Date to Apply: Monday, July 27 by 4:30 p.m. The positions will remain open until filled, but candidates who apply by the above date and time will be given preference over later applications. Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume to the online application portal.
About the town of Falmouth as an Employer: The town of Falmouth is a people-centered municipality committed to public service excellence. We strive to foster an inclusive and supportive work culture grounded in professionalism, collaboration, and accountability, and we invest in our employees through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The town offers competitive compensation, and benefit-eligible positions offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance and other valuable benefits, and include participation in the town’s pension plan. All applicants must be able to interact and work effectively and respectfully with individuals and groups of various abilities, cultures, backgrounds, ages, and identities.