What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Career Firefighter/ EMT position at Town of Salem, CT?
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.
Employment Application, Resume, with cover letter, References, and Documentation highlighting personal assets and qualifications for the position of Firefighter/EMT which shall be graded, are required.
Applications can be found at salemct.gov on the Human Resource Department page.
All required documents can be emailed to the Human Resource Department:
Alesha.brothers@salemct.gov
Required documents can also be dropped off or mailed to:
Salem Town Hall
Attn: Director of Human Resources and Finance, Lisa Jablonski
270 Hartford Road, Salem, CT 06420.
Application period is open until position is filled.
Wages, hours, terms and conditions of employment are established by the CBA between IAFF Local-3831 and the Town of Salem
Town of Salem is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.67 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Salem, CT (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23