Summary of Job Description:

Incumbent controls and extinguishes fires, protects life and property, conducts rescue operations and provides emergency medical services.

Minimum Requirements:

Knowledge of appropriate State and Regional BLS Guidelines and Protocols Knowledge of fire, rescue, and hazardous material protocols per the State Fire Academy and

OSHA 1910.120.

High school diploma or equivalent Two (2) year experience firefighting and as an Emergency Medical Technician Connecticut Licenses and Certifications

• CDL or Q driver's license, or other state's equivalent
• Connecticut Physical Agility Test (CPAT)
• within one (1) year prior to Employment or minimum 2 years as career Firefighter/EMT
• EMT-B
• Fire Fighter II
• HazMat Operational Must acquire medical control for level of certification with sponsor hospital within Sixty (60) days of employment Must maintain medical control for level of certification with sponsor hospital Must pass a medical examination, including a respiratory test Must perform strenuous or peak physical efforts during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for a prolonged period of time, under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke Additional requirements are highly desired: five years' ambulance transport experience, CT certifications for Pump Operator, Aerial Operator, Tanker Operator, Instructor 1, and Officer I.

Town of Salem is a Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.40

• $26.

70 per hour Ability to

Commute:

Salem, CT (Required)

Work Location:

In person