Career Firefighter / EMS - Town of Yarmouth

Start Date: October 02, 2024 | End Date: October 18, 2024
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Public Safety - Fire

Position:                    Career Firefighter / EMS

FLSA Status:             Non-Exempt

Location:                    Yarmouth Fire-Rescue / Public Safety Building

Pay Scale:                  New Contract Pending Ratification

Closing Date:            Friday, October 18, 2024

The Town of Yarmouth Fire-Rescue Department is currently accepting applications for an immediate opening for a Career Firefighter/EMS provider.  The Town of Yarmouth has a year-round population of 9,000 residents with a full-service Fire-Rescue department responding to approximately 1,800 calls for service annually. Yarmouth Fire-Rescue provides 24-hour Paramedic coverage to our community, as well as Paramedic intercepts for neighboring communities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must possess a current State of Maine EMS license with a strong preference for Paramedic licensure.  Consideration will be given to Maine EMS Advanced and Paramedic licensed applicants currently enrolled in a Paramedic program.
• Preferred certifications of Firefighter 1 & 2 and NIMS 100 & 700 are desired. 
• Must hold a State of Maine Driver’s License in good standing.
• Must hold a high school diploma or GED with college coursework preferred. 
• Applicants must successfully pass a physical agility test.  The leading Candidate will undergo and must successfully pass a comprehensive background check and medical clearance. 

This position is eligible for:

• Pay scale: Pending ratification of a new Contract
• Maine Public Employees Retirement System (Maine PERS): 50% after 20 years
• Longevity Steps
• 13 Holidays
• Health Insurance: The Town covers 85% and the Employee covers 15%
• Full On-Site Gym / Regional Fire Training Facility
• New State-of-the-art Public Safety Building (built in 2021)
• Shift Hours: 42-hour work week: 24 on / 24 off / 24 on / 5 days off 

Questions?  Please contact Yarmouth Fire-Rescue Chief Michael Robitaille at 207-846-2410.

To Apply:  Please submit a complete application packet to hr@yarmouth.me.us.  Your materials should be addressed to the attention of Jessica Factor, Human Resources Director.  Please include the Town’s Employment Application, a cover letter and resume.  Application materials can also be mailed to 200 Main Street, Yarmouth, Maine 04096.

The Town of Yarmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).  The Town of Yarmouth does not discriminate in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral or any other aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. The Town of Yarmouth does not discriminate against qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, classification, referral or any other aspect of employment. The Town of Yarmouth also provides qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship on the Town of Yarmouth.