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Website Durham Fire Department
Join the Durham Fire Department as a Firefighter/EMT!
The Durham Fire Department is excited to announce an opportunity for the position of Firefighter/EMT. We are currently accepting applications to fill an open vacancy and to create a hiring eligibility list.
What You’ll Need:
Applicants must meet the requirements of the NH Code of Administrative Rules PART Fire 701 (Mandatory Hiring Standards). This includes psychological, medical, and background pre-employment screening with a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate.
What You’ll Need to Achieve:
Within the first year of employment, candidates must successfully obtain Pro-Board Firefighter II certification; EMT certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT); CDL-B driver’s license (with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsement); and complete an intensive probationary training program.
Preferred Qualifications:
A college degree with course work in a related field and Advanced EMT certification is desired, but not required.
Lateral Transfers:
Lateral transfer candidates are encouraged to apply and must meet PART Fire 703 (Transfers).
Compensation:
The base pay range for the position is $50,056 to $70,364, commensurate with experience and NREMT certification level, plus educational incentives and a competitive benefits package.
How to Apply:
For consideration, please email a resume to durham.fire@unh.edu to the attention of:
Deputy Chief Robert Atwater
Durham Fire Department
51 College Rd
Durham, NH 03824
Applications will be reviewed as submitted. The application filing period and hiring eligibility list may remain active for up to twelve months.
Please do not include copies of your firefighting & EMS certificates.
The Town of Durham is an equal opportunity employer. We look forward to receiving your application!
To apply for this job email your details to durham.fire@unh.edu