Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic

The town of Southborough is seeking motivated individuals for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. The town of Southborough is a small suburban residential community with a population of approximately 10,000 permanent residents in the MetroWest region between the cities of Worcester and Boston. The town of Southborough is an equal opportunity employer and conforms to all federal and state regulations. The Southborough Fire Department is an all-hazards department providing fire suppression, EMS, hazardous materials mitigation, as well as inspectional services. The department operates out of one station with a minimum of four personnel on a 24-hour schedule of one day on, one day off, one day on, and then five days off. The department responds to approximately 1,500 calls annually with approximately 60% being EMS-related. The department also participates in all Fire District 14 dive, technical rescue, fire investigation and communication specialty teams.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Current Massachusetts paramedic (consideration will be given to candidates currently enrolled in a paramedic program)
• Firefighter I/II certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of Massachusetts Fire Academy Career Recruit Training
• PALS
• ICS 100, 200, 700
• Hazardous materials operations level certification

Wages $61,512.36-$72,867.60 annual salary plus paramedic stipend.

Benefits

• Benefits are outlined in the firefighters collective bargaining agreement located at https://www.southboroughma.gov/187/Employee-Contracts.
• Health insurance coverage (75% covered by town)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Longevity stipend
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Education incentive
• Bereavement leave

Duties: under the supervision of a lieutenant of higher rank will respond to all calls for service and provide emergency medical care, fire suppression, or any other task assigned.

Hiring process: successful candidates will pass a CORI background check, complete a pre-employment physical exam and successfully complete the Massachusetts Firefighter PAT.