The Town of Millinocket is currently accepting applications for and opening (1) Full Time Fire Fighter/Advanced EMT or Paramedic to join its team. This is an immediate opening.

Minimum qualifications are as follows:

Education, Experience, Certifications, Licenses.

• Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent (GED) and be 18 years of age.
• Minimum of one year’s experience as a Licensed EMT.
• Certification and licensure as an Advanced EMT or Paramedic.
• Must maintain state-mandated continuing education requirements, including current American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Paramedic Inter-facility Transfer (PIFT) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or equivalent.
• Firefighter 1 & 2 or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid clean Maine Driver’s License.
• Must be EVOC certified.
• Must be 100, 200, 700 & 800 NIMS certified or complete training within one year.
• Basic Pumps Preferred
• Hazmat Operations Level Preferred

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• 25 year/55 age Maine State Retirement Package Also Social Security.
• 42 hours over 8 weeks. (Shift package is subject to change if necessary)
• Family medical health coverage, paid vacations, PTO’S, and sick time.
• Wage step increases.
• Advanced pay scale $819.00 to $945.00 weekly (dependent on qualifications)
• Paramedics pay scale $850.00 to $975.00 weekly (dependent on qualifications)

Applications and copy of job description may be picked up by calling the Town Office or on-line at (www.millinocket.org)  Applications may be submitted by mail, faxed or email:

Human Resources Director

Town of Millinocket

197 Penobscot Avenue

Millinocket, ME    04462

207-723-7000 x5

Fax:207-723-7002

[email protected]

                                                           Position open till filled                                                                                                                                 EEO/AA

The City of Biddeford Fire Department (BFD) is seeking to fill full-time Firefighter/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic vacancies (AEMT & Paramedics preferred). In the event this process results in multiple qualified candidates, a hiring eligibility list will be established for future openings.

This full-time position is a skilled firefighting and emergency medical position, and the candidate must be familiar with fire and EMS departmental operations. The department responds to over 5,400 calls for service annually, including calls for fire suppression, medical, and traumatic emergencies. Due to the geography of the City, the department must be prepared for emergencies on/in the Saco River, Ocean, Interstate-95 Highway, residential neighborhoods, commercial/industrial areas, railways, old textile mill complexes now turned residential/commercial, and senior residential facilities in a community of 30 square miles with a year round population of 22,500 that increases significantly in summer months. Biddeford is also home the University of New England (UNE).

BFD is a combination department with 51 full-time staffing, and serves the community from one full-time station, Headquarters-Central Station, in the center of the City, and one On-call Station at the Biddeford Pool on the coast. The City is currently working towards a future second full-time Station to be located in the eastern area of the City near the UNE campus. Command staff collaborate with IAFF Local 3107 Union to ensure the growth and development of the department. Learn more about the department on our website.

Pay & Benefits

Full-time Firefighter/EMT/AEMT/Paramedics are non-exempt, union positions. BFD offers qualified candidates full-time experience lateral starting pay and vacation commensurate with years of service.

Effective March 1, 2024, the base pay ranges are:

• EMT- $24-$31/hour;
• AEMT- $26.50-$33.50/hour;
• Paramedic- $29-$36/hour.

Plus a COLA on July 1, 2024. See the Union CBA on-line for additional information.

The City promotes a work/life balance through its wellness opportunities, paid time off, and leave policies to support employees’ varying needs. Offerings include:

• Health Insurance or Health Opt-Out Buyout (payment for having outside health coverage)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible health spending account
• Retirement health savings account with City match
• 25-year 2/3 (3c) Retirement (MainePERS or an optional 457 deferred compensation plan)
• 12 paid holidays per year; or these days can be used as time-off per CBA
• Four weeks of Town paid parental leave, following the birth of an employee’s child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care.
• Paid time off including 2 weeks of vacation upon completion of your first year and up to 5 weeks after 20 years of service; 12 sick days per year; and holiday pay may be used as time-off instead of payment
• Educational support and tuition reimbursement program
• Active EAP/behavioral health program
• Annual clothing allowance per CBA

Where applicable, coverage is offered at the single, employee/spouse or domestic partner, and family levels. View the Employee Benefits Summary on the City’s website for more information.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Valid Motor vehicle operator’s license with no serious infractions;
• Possess/obtain and maintain a Maine EMT/AEMT/Paramedic license as noted in contract or department policy throughout course of employment with BFD;
• Firefighter II Certification or be able to complete the certification within a reasonable time determined by the Chief;
• Any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, and work experience may be considered.
• Successfully pass the BFD Physical Ability Test (PAT) or hold a valid CPAT card/certificate; background check; and medical exam.

Hours & Schedule

This position works a forty-two (42) hour/week schedule. The schedule consists of a 24-hour shift, followed by 2 days off, a 24-hour shift, and 4 days off.

 How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit a resume and employment application to meet application requirements. Please submit the application and any supplemental materials online through the City’s Career Portal: Employment Opportunities | Biddeford, ME (biddefordmaine.org)

Paper copies of the employment application are available upon request. If you have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact BFD Office Manager via email at [email protected] or call (207) 282-6632.

This is an open hiring process and interviews will be conducted at various times/dates

Upon review of applications, selected candidates will be invited to participate in the hiring process. This process will consist of a physical agility test (PAT), interview panel and assessment panel. Candidates will be notified whether they are selected to participate or not to participate in the hiring process.

City of Presque Isle, Maine

Notice of Job Openings

Firefighter/ParamedicThe City of Presque Isle is currently accepting applications for one (1) open Firefighter/Paramedic position.

The Fire Department works a 42-hour work week consisting of 24-hour shifts as follows, one on, one off, one on, 5 days off.

This is an entry level Firefighting position with the city and an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic motivated professional to become a valued member of an innovative, progressive fire department. Presque Isle Fire Department serves approximately 75 square miles, with a population of roughly 9,800 nighttime residence increasing to roughly 20,000 daytime population. Successful candidates’ primary functions will be providing EMS care through 911 responses, fire suppression, airport firefighting, fire prevention, life safety inspection.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 25 year 2/3^rd no age retirement plan, wage step increases, employee and family medical health coverage, paid vacation and sick time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED. College degree from an accredited university preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Firefighter II Preferred.
• Current Maine Paramedic License or be currently enrolled in a Paramedic program with a completion date of 12 months.
• Current EMT or Advanced EMTs will be considered and required to obtain Paramedic License within 24 months.

For your invitation to become a member of this organization, please submit an employment application along with your resume to the Human Resources Office; 12 Second Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769. Applications can be found online at www.presqueislemaine.gov and will be accepted until suitable candidates are found.

The City of Presque Isle is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FAIRFIELD BENTON EMERGENCY SERVICES

Currently taking applications for open full-time positions

24 hour shifts

56 hour work week with Kelly day

Base starting pay is $59,230 plus excellent benefits and overtime, stipend for AEMT and EMT-P

Lateral Transfer for pay and vacation

Maine State Retirement Plan 3C

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma

Maine State EMT-Basic, Candidate must be willing to obtain Advanced License within 1 year or next available class

FF 1 Willing to obtain FF2

EVOC or Maine Class B License

Pump operations certificate

We are located in the Town of Fairfield in Somerset County.  Fairfield has a large mix of rural area of residential homes, large in town area with many single family homes, multifamily homes, businesses, commercial businesses, industrial processing plant, 2 college campuses, large high school and junior high and multiple elementary schools.  Benton is across the Kennebec River and is a mix of residential and small businesses, with many more miles of rural areas.  The department protects approximately 85 square miles of territory and serves a population of around 9000 residents.

The department provides fire suppression, fire prevention, BLS and ALS non transporting EMS, and a host of other services to the Towns of Fairfield and Benton.  We are a combination department operating with a full-time staff of 7 personnel, 14 call members, and a full-time Fire Chief.  Operations are out of 1 station with 1 Rescue/Engine, 1 Tanker/Pumper, 75’ Quint, 5 Ton Brush Truck, Pickup utilized for EMS response.  We are licensed as a non-transporting Basic  EMS service permitted to the Paramedic level.  Trucks are equipped with LIFEPAK 15 monitors, LUKAS CPR Device and much more.

2023 calls for service totaled 1880 calls.  We respond to a wide variety of emergency calls for service throughout the year.

The Bar Harbor Fire Department is accepting applications for full-time firefighter / EMT’s. Bar Harbor Fire Dept. will select candidates for further consideration that meet its specific requirements, and who best meet the objectives and needs of the fire department.

The positions will be full-time, with a 42-hour workweek plus opportunities for overtime and callbacks. Bar Harbor Fire Dept. offers a full array of benefits.

Requirements:

• Maine-Certified or Pro-Board Firefighter 1 & II (NFPA 1001 qualifications)
• Maine-Licensed EMT, EMT-A, or EMT-P (EMT-P preferred)
  • ALS Providers must have ACLS, PALS, and PIFT
• AHA CPR
• EVOC
• High School Diploma or GED
• Maine Driver’s License
• Pass physical agility test

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] or mail:

Chief Matthew Bartlett

Bar Harbor Fire Department

37 Firefly Lane

Bar Harbor, Maine 04609

~ The Town Of Bar Harbor Is an Equal Opportunity Employer ~