The Keene Fire Department is seeking applications from candidates for the positions of Firefighter (FF)/Paramedic, FF/AEMT, FF/EMT or Paramedic!

The Keene Fire Department consists of personnel that work 24-hour shifts who respond to emergency calls to protect life and property and perform skilled work including but not limited to; fire suppression, technical rescue, vehicle extrication and provide medical care to sick or injured. Candidates must possess the ability to operate in stressful situations. 

NEW CAREER FIREFIGHTER pay ranges:

·         FF/EMT $22.44/hour

·         FF/AEMT $24.13/hour

·         FF/Paramedic $26.25/hour and eligible for hiring incentives up to $4,000.

·         Paramedic Only $25.00/hour, eligible for hiring incentives up to $2,000 and will be

required to obtain FF2 Certification within the 12-month probationary period.

CAREER FIREFIGHTER RATES on a six-step schedule range are as follows:

·         Firefighter/EMT/AEMT $26.83- $32.63/hour

·         Firefighter/Paramedic $28.21- $34.02/hour

Are you used to spending a considerable amount of money on insurance?  YOU WON’T HERE!  The City of Keene offers low deductible/low-cost health insurance, low-cost dental insurance and other benefits such as life, disability, defined benefit retirement, holiday pay, paid time off including generous vacation, personal and sick days and more! 

Applicants must meet State of NH Administrative Rule 701 for Firefighter Entrance Requirements. Successful completion of CPAT or a lateral transfer of full-time career personnel pursuant to Administrative Rule 703.01 will be accepted. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license. Minimum requirements for candidates without paramedic credentialing are:  NH or Pro-Board Certified Firefighter Level I and Nationally Registered EMT.  Successful candidates must be able to attain NH Providers License at time of hire. 

Complete the online application, including uploading a resume with cover letter and any applicable certifications at https://KeeneNH.gov/jobs. Confirmation that your application has been successfully submitted and received will be sent via email.  Applications will be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis and candidates that successfully complete the hiring process will be placed in a hiring pool for current and future openings. 

Job Description:  Firefighter/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic

THE CITY OF KEENE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER