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Posted: 09/08/2024

The Town of Pepperell is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Duties of the Firefighter/Paramedic: Respond to calls including medical emergencies, responding to fires and hazardous material incidents, fire prevention and education, maintenance, cleaning, planning, training and office functions as required.  The Firefighter/Paramedic is expected to work a rotating twenty-four-hour schedule, average 42-hour work week.  Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma, valid driver’s license.  Candidates should have a minimum of two years of 911 experience as a Paramedic and must be able to be credentialed by the service’s Affiliate Hospital Medical Director to work in a Paramedic/Basic system.  College level course work highly desirable.  Must remain a non-smoker.  Preference will be given to candidates who are currently certified Firefighter I/II.  Candidates who are not currently certified Firefighter I/II will be required to successfully complete the Massachusetts Firefighters Academy (MFA) Recruit program within 18 months of hire.  Consideration will be given to any combination of experience and certifications that meet the requirement.  We are willing to train the right candidates. FF/Paramedics pay range is, $27.77 to $34.27 per hour DOQ and or experience.  Expected starting rate would be approx. $30.00

Appointment of the final candidate will be contingent upon the results of a thorough background investigation, medical exam and physical.

Pepperell is a picturesque small New England town situated in north central Massachusetts approximately 40 miles west of Boston and less than 10 miles south of Nashua, NH.  Population is 11,607, land area is 22.99 Sq. miles.  Pepperell Fire & EMS is a combination fire department running Advance Life Support (ALS) transport ambulance.  In 2023 responded to 1658 emergency calls from two stations.  The department is staffed by a full-time chief, six career members, per diem positions and a very active call force.

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Please submit resume, cover letter and current Fire & EMS certifications to: Fire Chief, ATTN: FF/Paramedic Posting, One Main Street, Pepperell, MA 01463 or via email to fire@town.pepperell.ma.us  Subject line: FF/Paramedic Posting. Positions will remain open until filled.

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