The Barre City Fire Department is currently accepting applications for One Career Firefighter-EMT position.  The Barre City Fire Department provides Fire and Emergency Medical Services to the City of Barre, Vermont. Barre is four square miles with approximately 9000 residents, with an average yearly call volume of 2,600 calls for service.

Applicants must have or include:

Minimum Requirements Include:

-Current Vermont or Pro-Board Firefighter I (II Preferred)
-Current Vermont or Nationally Registered EMT, one year to obtain AEMT (Paramedic Preferred)
-Hazardous Materials Operations
-High School Diploma or GED
-Valid Driver’s License
-Must reside within 10 air miles of the Barre City Fire Station
-Upon conditional job offer, must be able to show Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) Certificate.

Other valuable qualifications or certifications

-Fire and EMS experience
-Fire Apparatus Operator Certifications
-Emergency Services College Degree Programs

Benefits Include:

–Family friendly 24/72 work schedule (728 hours less annually than a 24/48 work schedule)
-Competitive compensation with certification level incentives
-CPAT testing reimbursement for successful candidate
-Excellent health benefits
-Generous vacation leave and accrued sick leave
-VMERS-C Retirement Plan, VMERS-D option available July 1, 2024
-Education and growth opportunities