Fairfield Benton Emergency Services - Full Time Firefighter/EMT

Start Date: March 04, 2025 | End Date: August 31, 2025
County: Somerset County
Job Type: Public Safety - Fire

Fairfield Benton Emergency Services is seeking a full-time Firefighter/EMT. The department protects approximately 85 square miles of territory and serves a population of around 9000 residents, providing fire suppression, fire prevention, BLS and ALS non transporting EMS, and a host of other services to the Towns of Fairfield and Benton. Calls for service in 2024 totaled 1895 calls.

Position Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid Motor vehicle operator’s license with no serious infractions.
Must be a Maine licensed EMT-Basic with a requirement to obtain AEMT within a year or the next available class.
Firefighter I or Basic firefighter Certification, with a requirement to complete Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications within a reasonable time determined by the Chief.
EVOC or Class B commercial license
Basic Pump Operator

Pay & Benefits
Full-time Firefighter/EMT’s are non-exempt, union positions. The contract does offer full-time qualified candidates lateral starting pay and vacation commensurate with years of service. The starting yearly base rate for EMT-Basic is $63,000.00 with hourly stipends for ALS licensure of $ 2.00 for AEMT and $3.50 for Paramedic The Town promotes a work/life balance through its wellness opportunities, paid time off, and leave policies to support employees’ varying needs.

Offerings include:
Health Insurance (supplemented by 100% Town paid HRA) or Health Opt-Out Buyout (payment for having outside health coverage)
Dental & Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability (income protection)
Retirement (Maine State Retirement plan 3C, or 457 deferred compensation plan)
13 paid holidays per year

Hours & Schedule
This position works a (56) hour average/week schedule. The schedule consists of a 24-hour rotating shift schedule with a built in Kelly Day.

How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit a resume and employment application to meet application requirements. Please submit the application via email or mail. Applications are available on the Town of Fairfield website, under Human Resources. Paper copies of the employment application are available upon request. If you have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact Chief Travis Leary

Upon review of applications, selected candidates will be invited to participate in the hiring process. This process will consist of a physical agility test, assessment panel, and interview panel. Candidates will be notified whether they are selected to participate or not after the closure of the application process. Send resume and application to the Town of Fairfield 19 Lawrence Avenue, P.O. Box 149, Fairfield, ME 04937 Or email [email protected]