Firefighter/Paramedic

The Athol Fire Department is actively accepting applications for the position of full-time Firefighter/Paramedic for 48 hours (two 24-hour shifts) per week plus overtime and details.

The Athol Fire Department is a combination Fire Department located in Central Massachusetts providing fire suppression, search & rescue, advanced life support, and specialized functions to the Town of Athol as well as our surrounding communities, responding to over 4,000 calls per year, over 34 square miles, with a population of over 13,000 people. The Athol Fire Department is now a non-civil service department with compensation and benefits per collective bargaining agreement with the Athol Professional Firefighters Local 1751. Competitive salary, benefits, and CBA package.

All applicants must:

• Be a current licensed Massachusetts/Nationally Registered Paramedic
• Have an active Massachusetts Driver’s License
• Be Over 18 years of age.
• Be able to pass a Physical Ability test.
• Be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• Be able to pass a background investigation.
• Must be able to complete the Massachusetts Career Recruit Training Program within 1 year.

Preference given to:

• Military veterans
• Lateral transfers
• Massachusetts Firefighting Academy graduates

Interested applicants should submit resumes with cover letters in hand no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 8, 2024.

All submissions shall be sent to: Athol Fire Chief Joseph Guarnera at jguarnera@townofathol.org (preferable) or 2251 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,612.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Athol, MA 01331: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person