Firefighter/EMS Provider (City of Saco)

Start Date: November 05, 2024 | End Date: December 04, 2024
County: York County
Job Type: Public Safety - EMS, Public Safety - Fire
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Are you ready to make a difference in the Saco community? The City of Saco Fire Department has a current opening for a Firefighter/EMS Provider. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations by protecting lives and property through Public Education, Fire Suppression, and Emergency Medical and Rescue Services. If this mission aligns with your values, then we want you to apply today!

About the Role:

As a Saco Firefighter/EMS Provider, you will respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, protect our community from disasters, deliver emergency medical care, and foster a safe environment within Saco’s response area. Our team members serve in professional, high-responsibility positions that require commitment, teamwork, and dedication to public service.

The ideal candidate is committed to our mission and embodies our core values. We encourage you to apply if you have a passion for serving others, an interest in safety and emergency response, and a dedication to professional excellence.

The Qualifications

A High School diploma or a GED is required. Maine BLS Structural Fire Firefighter, or equivalent and, Maine EMS EMT-B are required. Must obtain Maine EMS EMT-P License and Firefighter 2 prior to the completion of probationary period. Candidates must have a valid driver's license. Compliance with Maine EMS Chapter 21 - Immunizations is required. Leading candidates for this position will be required to pass a criminal background check, reference checks, required medical examinations including a physical and a drug screening. Applicants who are Firefighter II/Paramedic certified will have a preference in hiring.

Applicants must possess the physical strength and ability to perform firefighting or pre-hospital medical care duties. In addition, the applicant must have good listening and communication skills and can establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, city officials, and the public.

Application Process

Please contact David Hamel, Fire Chief, with any questions about the position at (207)282-3244 or SacoFire@sacomaine.org. A complete application will include a letter of intent, resume, and references. You can apply online today by visiting www.sacomaine.org/careers. We will be accepting applications until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. 

Work Schedule, Compensation, and Benefits:

• Two 24-hour shifts: 24 hours on, 48 hours off, followed by 24 hours on, then 96 hours off.
• The City of Saco offers competitive pay and benefits, including multiple retirement options ( such as MainePERS Special Plan 3C), health insurance, disability insurance, and more. Lateral Transfer wages increases may be available with applicable experience and work history. Learn more on our website at www.sacomaine.org and check out the union contract and Employee Handbook for more details. 

Other benefits include:

• 13 paid holidays
• 60 hours of personal leave
• Sick time accrues at 4.615 hours per pay period
• Paid vacation time
• Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks)
• $400 annual clothing allowance
• Educational incentives
• Higher education tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms and equipment provided
• Retirement Options: MainePERS 3C Plan, 401 a, and 457.

Visit www.sacomaine.org/benefits for more information about benefits including details regarding our health insurance and retirement options.

The Community

The City of Saco is located at the mouth of the Saco River in southern Maine along the Atlantic Ocean, less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area and less than two hours north of Boston, Massachusetts. Home to a growing population of 19k+ residents, a revitalized and repurposed mill district, a world-class education system, a thriving economy, and many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, and kayaking, the City of Saco has plenty to offer residents, visitors, and businesses alike.

Comprised of 39 square miles, with farmland and areas of resource protection to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east -- and a picturesque and historic Main Street at its center -- Saco boasts a diverse landscape with something to offer for everyone.