Call Firefighter/EMS Provider - Town of Kennebunk

Start Date: June 18, 2024 | End Date: December 15, 2024
County: York County
Job Type: Public Safety - Fire

The Town of Kennebunk’s Fire Rescue Department is seeking Call Firefighters/EMS Providers. These call positions report directly to the Shift Captain/other Department members as directed. These are skilled call firefighting and/or emergency medical positions. The employee in this position responds to a wide range of fire suppression, medical, and traumatic emergencies in a community of 44 square miles with a year round population of 12,000 that increases significantly in summer months. Due to the geography of the community, the position must be prepared for emergencies on/in the ocean, highways, residential neighborhoods, industrial areas, railways, agricultural settings, and senior residential facilities

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Position Requirements

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. State licensed EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic (if practicing as an EMS provider)
3. Firefighter I & II certification
4. National Incident Management IS 100, 200, and 700
5. AVOC/EVOC or equivalent
6. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license with no serious infractions
7. Must pass a physical agility test as determined by the Fire Chief or their designee

Position Pay

This is an hourly, non-exempt, non-union position with a starting pay of $21.53 for a Firefighter 1 and $24.28 for a Firefighter/EMT. There is potential for a higher rate based on work experience, certifications, EMS license level and education level.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit an employment application to be considered for the position. Please submit the application and any supplemental materials online through the Town’s Career Portal.

Paper copies of the employment application are available upon request. If you have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources via email at jobs@kennebunkmaine.us or call (207) 604-1382.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Equal Opportunity Employer Statements

The Town of Kennebunk is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  As a service organization, we recognize that our most valuable asset is our employees.  We encourage our employees to embrace and share their life experiences, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, and unique capabilities so that we may all better understand and learn from each other.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Town of Kennebunk shall employ, upgrade, and promote the best qualified person(s) who are available at the salary level established for the position, without discrimination as to race, religion, age, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation (including gender identity and expression), national origin or ancestry, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, color, political affiliation, whistleblower activity, or any other status protected by law.