Full-time Firefighter/EMT

Job Description

The town of Boxford is accepting applications for a full-time Firefighter/EMT to join the Boxford Fire department. This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual with a passion for serving the community. Boxford operates a combination department with five paid staff and 42 on-call firefighters, responding to over 1,000 calls annually. The department functions as a non-transporting ambulance service. This is a union position with the Boxford Professional Fire Fighters, Local 5305, International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO. The current contract is effective from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Applicants must have or be able to obtain the following:
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid Massachusetts EMT-Basic certification
• Valid Professional Rescuer CPR card
• Massachusetts Certified Firefighter I/II
• Hazmat OLR
• ICS 700, 100b, 200b

Health Screening Requirements:
Candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical exam, drug test, psychological exam, and the Massachusetts Civil Service Physical Abilities Test.

Schedule:
Current schedule includes three 12-hour shifts and one eight-hour shift every other week. Weekends and holidays off. Schedule is subject to change.

Salary & Benefits:
Salary range: $60,929.17 to $72,815.99 based on experience. The position is eligible for overtime. Benefits include holiday pay, 80 hours vacation and 32 hours personal time, Health, Dental and Vision insurance plus other optional opt-in benefits.

For the complete description of the position, please visit the Employment Opportunities page of the town’s website boxfordma.gov. An electronic version of the town of Boxford Application for Employment can also be found on the town’s website.