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The West Bridgewater Fire Department, Office of the Fire Chief, is currently seeking one individual for the position of Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic. Previous experience as a firefighter in a municipal fire department (or equivalent) will be preferred but not necessary. Applicants must be certified at the EMT-Paramedic level or become certified at the EMT-Paramedic level within one year of appointment. Certification at the EMT-Paramedic level is a condition of employment and must be maintained throughout the individual’s employment with the town of West Bridgewater.
Applicants must successfully pass a thorough background check, possess a high school diploma and possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license. The applicants must also complete a recruit-training program through the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services. Residency will be a requirement for anyone hired under the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (20 miles from the town of West Bridgewater).
Base salary for EMT-P $64,083 – $68,767.
24 hours on, 24 hours off, 24 hours on, five days off schedule.
All applicants wishing to apply must submit a cover letter and resume to the Town’s Human Resources Director, Linda Torres (ltorres@wbridgewater.com), 65 North Main St., West Bridgewater, MA by 1p.m. on July 8.
