Top 8 Firefighter Jobs in Maine

FIREFIGHTER/EMT
City of Portland, Maine —Portland, ME
- $26.68 - $32.39 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Military Firefighter - Anticipated Vacancy
State of Maine —Bangor, ME
- $20.92 - $28.91 an hour
- Online Application
- Schematics
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Firefighter/EMT
Town of York- York , ME —York, ME
- $68,000 - $71,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- CDL
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Full Time Paramedic/Firefighter
Town of Cumberland, Maine —Cumberland Center, ME
- From $30.58 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Castine Fire Rescue - Per Diem Fire Fighter/EMS
Town of Castine Maine —Castine, ME
- $23 - $28 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CDL B
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Flexible schedule
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FIREFIGHTER/EMT

City of Portland, Maine -
Portland, ME

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Job Details

Full-time
$26.68 - $32.39 an hour

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
On-the-job training
Vision insurance
Union benefits
Gym membership
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Firefighting
EMT License

Full Job Description

FIREFIGHTER/EMT

Certified Firefighter/EMT

Fire Department

The City of Portland has the largest professional fire and emergency medical services department in the State of Maine. 220+ sworn members work around the clock to protect the City’s nearly 70,000 citizens.

In addition to fire protection and EMS, the Portland Fire Department fully staffs the Air Rescue Station at the Portland International Jetport; boasts the only Heavy Rescue Company that provides technical rescue capabilities regionally; and has one of the few Marine Firefighting Divisions in Maine.

A career with the PFD provides more variety and opportunities for advancement than any other firefighter position in the state. The PFD is seeking ambitious, talented firefighter/EMTs who have a passion for serving their community while continuously improving their skills.

The department will focus on the delivery of a streamlined onboarding for candidates certified with Firefighter I and II and a current EMT-B or higher EMS license, with a likely start date in October 2026.

Applications for the fall 2026 start date are due no later than August 28th.

Non-certified applicants are also encouraged to apply and engage in the recruiting process for a potential Spring 2026 start date.

Lateral Transfers: The PFD accommodates lateral applicants with at least three years of full time experience by providing a streamlined onboarding process with additional initial pay at the step level in the Local 740 contract equivalent to outside experience up to a maximum of 12 years.

Requirements for hire:

Reached the age of twenty-one (21), or have reached the age of twenty (20) with two years of post-high school education.
Must hold and maintain a valid Maine EMT-Basic or higher EMS license before work start date, with EMT-A or higher preferred.
EMT-Basics will be required to obtain certification as an EMT-Advanced within one year of employment, with support from the department.
Applicants must successfully pass a background check.
Must complete the Portland Fire Department Physical Ability Test or provide a valid IAFF/IAFC Candidate Physical Ability Test card.
Complete a job suitability assessment; and pass a medical exam.

Applications for the fall 2026 start date are due no later than August 28th

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, Local 740, starting pay ranges for lateral candidates:

3 year step: EMT-B $26.68/hr or $1,120.56/wk, AEMT $27.55/hr or $1,157.10/wk, or EMT-P $29.16/hr or $1,224.72/wk.
Up to the 12 year step: EMT-B $29.74/hr or $1,249.08/wk, AEMT $30.62/hr or $1,286.04/wk, or EMT-P $32.39/hr or $1,360.38/wk
not including available stipends.

For more information about compensation with the City of Portland, please refer to the union specific pay plans and agreements.

Military GI Bill® Benefits: The Portland Fire Department is an On-The-Job-Training approved program offering flexible training plans up to 2 years.

City benefits include:

Thirteen paid holidays
Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
Sick, vacation, and personal leave
Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
Choice of retirement plans, including MainePERS Special Retirement Plan 3C (25 years, 2/3rds)
Use of City recreation facilities
Fitness Reimbursement
Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

For more information call Peg Mitschele at 207-874-8407 OR [email protected].

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email [email protected].

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group : FIRE FIGHT

Job Family : FIRE

Posting Start : 07/10/2026

Posting End : 08/28/2026

Details : Job Description

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