Firefighter

Nantucket Fire Department

Firefighter/ EMT / (Paramedic Preferred)

Town of Nantucket

Nantucket Fire Department

Firefighter/ EMT / (Paramedic Preferred)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The Nantucket Fire Department seeks to fill a vacancy for the position of Career Firefighter/EMT. Prior experience as an EMT/ EMT-P is preferred. Under the supervision of a Captain, the Firefighter is required to perform routine and specialized duties associated with a range of services including but not limited to fire suppression, emergency medical, hazardous materials incidents, auto extrication, and public relations/education events to protect lives and property in the Town of Nantucket. The Firefighter performs in accordance with department policies, department personnel by-laws, rules and regulations, standard operating guidelines, State EMS protocols or otherwise instructed by a superior officer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certified Massachusetts EMTs may apply and will be required to maintain certification as condition of employment.

Full-time; Benefits; Union position

Starting Annual Salary: $42.09 per hour (new hires) - $61.83 per hour (employees with 20 years of service with the Town of Nantucket) With EMT: $43.35 per hour (new hires) - $61.83 per hour Application Deadline: Thursday, October 29th at 4:00 pm

The Town of Nantucket offers a retirement pension through Barnstable County Retirement, 90% employer-sponsored health insurance plan options, and a diverse selection of supplemental insurance policies.