Full Time Firefighter/EMT - Town of Scarborough

Start Date: January 09, 2025 | End Date: February 02, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Public Safety - Fire
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As the Scarborough community grows and changes, the Scarborough Fire Department is doing the same to meet the needs of protecting our residents and their property. We are currently accepting applications for openings: If you want the opportunity to be a part of a Fire Service organization that will continue to grow and evolve over the course of your career, the Scarborough Fire Department may be a good fit for you. If you are highly motivated, passionate about our mission, and bring strong character, a love of the craft, and a desire to be a part of a special organization in a growing community, you may be a good fit for the Scarborough Fire Department.
 
The Town has a population of over 22,000 and covers 54 square miles from six neighborhood fire stations.  We respond to over 5,500 calls for service annually, providing advanced life support EMS treatment and transport as well as full-service fire suppression, marine and technical rescue response to the citizens and visitors to our community.
 
Our full-time staff is covered under a collective bargaining agreement which includes a competitive wage and an excellent benefits package including a 25 year, no age limit, 2/3 salary retirement plan; up to 75 hours of paid training hours; Mental Health and Physical Fitness incentives; a current and past Military Service stipend; a retire/rehire option; 100% of the cost of tuition and books for a Paramedic course; and the recognition of up to ten (10) years of applicable experience for lateral entry purposes.
 
Minimum requirements include: HS diploma or GED equivalent; interior structural firefighter certification or equivalent – Firefighter I & II preferred; completion of State certified AVOC/EVOC course; EMS license – Paramedic preferred; a valid CPAT certification (within 1 year) or successful completion of a physical ability test (PAT), and post-offer comprehensive physical exams and background check.

Apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/townofscarborough/onlineapp/
 
Completed online application and related forms must be received by Human Resources no later than midnight on Sunday, February 2, 2025. For additional information call (207) 730-4025 or email [email protected]. 

 
- Equal Opportunity Employer -
Scarborough is a diverse community with a commitment to quality of life and the environment.  Scarborough offers sandy beaches and a rocky coastline made famous by a local artist, Winslow Homer.  The largest saltwater marsh in Maine is located within our boundaries along with Rachel Carson Wildlife lands.  We also have a balance with our commercial businesses.  The newest area for businesses to locate in Scarborough is along the Haigis Parkway, located right at Exit 42 off the Maine Turnpike.  We are a suburban community that offers open spaces, parks and recreational areas for our residents and visitors.