Summary of Job Description:
Incumbent controls and extinguishes fires, protects life and property, conducts rescue
operations and provides emergency medical services.
Minimum Requirements:
- Knowledge of appropriate State and Regional BLS Guidelines and Protocols
- Knowledge of fire, rescue, and hazardous material protocols per the State Fire Academy and OSHA 1910.120.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two (2) year experience firefighting and as an Emergency Medical Technician
- Connecticut Licenses and Certifications
-CDL or Q driver’s license, or other state’s equivalent
-Connecticut Physical Agility Test (CPAT) – within one (1) year prior to Employment or minimum 2 years as career Firefighter/EMT
-EMT-B
-Fire Fighter II
-HazMat Operational
- Must acquire medical control for level of certification with sponsor hospital within Sixty (60) days of employment
- Must maintain medical control for level of certification with sponsor hospital
- Must pass a medical examination, including a respiratory test
- Must perform strenuous or peak physical efforts during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for a prolonged period of time, under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke
Additional requirements are highly desired: five years’ ambulance transport experience, CT certifications for Pump Operator, Aerial Operator, Tanker Operator, Instructor 1, and Officer I.
Town of Salem is a Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.40 - $26.70 per hour
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person
