The Bedford, NH Fire Department has a current opening for the position of Firefighter – EMT, AEMT or Paramedic. Currently, four shifts of 11 (Shift Captain, Lieutenant and 9 Firefighters).

• Wage adjustment for lateral transfers and private EMS based on years of service .
• Eligibility for promotion after 3 years.
• Tuition/shift reassignment for career development (Paramedicine, Fire Officer, etc.)
• Multiple in-house fire academy classes.
• Fire and EMS training provided on duty and off duty with overtime pay.
• 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule (24/72).
• Daily rotation of positions.
• Annual Incentives (Tech Rescue, Pump/Aerial, etc.)
• PFAS Free gear to all employees for 2025.
• 8-step pay system

2025 Hourly rates     EMT-$23.93-$28.84       AEMT-$24.97-$30.10       Paramedic-$27.05-$32.60

Typical Duties: Respond to fire and medical emergencies. Drive and operate emergency apparatus. Inventory and maintain all apparatus and equipment in a constant state of readiness. Participate in fire prevention and risk reduction activities. Participate in regular training.

Minimum Qualifications: 18 years of age, High school diploma or equivalent. Current CPAT certification or eligible for lateral transfer. Firefighter I certification, (Paramedics with only CPAT are encouraged to apply) National Registered EMT, Advance or Paramedic Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred). Qualified candidates will be expected to successfully pass the department, oral board, acrophobia test (ladder climb), and Chief’s interview to be considered eligible. Firefighter 2 required within one year and CDL required within two years.

Application link is below: https://www.bedfordnh.org/DocumentCenter/View/4607/General-Application-for-Employment—all-other-positions

Union Contract for additional information and 2025 wages: https://www.nh.gov/pelrb/collective/documents/bedford_ff4.pdf

For a comprehensive job posting see: https://www.bedfordnh.org/jobs.aspx   To apply use the application listed as “General Application for Employment – all other positions”:

https://www.bedfordnh.org/230/Employment-Opportunities Completed applications, resumes, and cover letters may be submitted to jobs@bedfordnh.org or mail/dropped off to: Human Resources Department, Bedford Town Offices, 24 North Amherst Road Bedford, NH, 03110.

For more information, please contact Deputy Chief Eric Dubowik at edubowik@bedfordnh.org or 603-391-5488. Observation time (Ride along) are highly encouraged to see what Bedford Fire is about.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday November 22nd, 2024. (Expected start date January 2025 Timeframe)