Firefighter/Paramedic (preferred)
Firefighter/AEMT

Starting range FF/PM: $20.83 to $23.75
Starting range FF/AEMT: $19.45 to $22.20

(Starting rate of pay based on experience)

The City of Laconia, New Hampshire is seeking to interview candidates to form a list for openings expected in the near future.

These individuals will perform firefighting responsibilities, water and ice rescues, and respond to medical emergencies as the member of a fast paced, and high volume, fire department. Job description and application forms are available in the Finance Office at City Hall, or at the City website: www.laconianh.gov under “Government/Personnel Department/Employment.

Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma, Nationally Registered Paramedic or Advance EMT and Firefighter II certifications. Consideration will be given the Nationally Registered Paramedics who have Firefighter I certification (Firefighter II certification is required within 1 (one) year of employment. Candidate must possess current CPAT certificate or meet the eligibility requirements for “Lateral Transfer”. Must have, or obtain a CDL-B license with in 6 months of employment.

Lateral Transfers will have a shortened probationary period and will receive a step raise at the end of their probation.

The Laconia Fire Department does NOT have a residency requirement.

Completed applications, with resumes, are to be sent to:

Laconia City Hall Finance Department
ATTN: Employment
45 Beacon Street East, Laconia, NH 03246

EOE/ADA

Questions may be directed to Laconia Fire Department Assistant Chief Jay Ellingson  @ lfdasstchief@laconianh.gov or by calling (603) 524-688