Firefighter / AEMT

Start Date: March 14, 2025 | End Date: April 04, 2025
County: York County
Job Type: Public Safety - EMS, Public Safety - Fire
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Goodwin’s Mills Fire-Rescue 481 Goodwin’s Mills Road Lyman, Maine 04002-7524

Firefighter/AEMT Job Posting The application deadline is 4 pm on April 4th, 2025. GMFR reserves the right to extend the deadline based on the number of applications.

The Goodwins Mills Fire Rescue serves the communities of Lyman and Dayton. The combined year-round population of 6,400 residents can swell to 10,000 in the summer months. The department covers an area of 59 square miles and handles over 1000 calls per year. The station is staffed 24/7 by 1 full-time Firefighter/AEMT or Paramedic per shift whose partner(s) is hired on a per diem basis. The Fire Chief is full-time and at the station during regular business hours. We host two live-in SMCC students. Our call force strength is over 40 members.

The Goodwin’s Mills Fire-Rescue is accepting applications for full-time Firefighter/AEMT. We currently anticipate one full-time vacancy and hope to add one additional in July. Upon successfully completing the process, those not selected for employment may remain on a hiring list for one year.

Applicants must hold a current Maine EMS license, Paramedic preferred, AEMT desired, and EMT-B will be considered. A high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, Emergency Vehicle Operators Course, and a Maine BLS Certified Firefighter.

All candidates must complete a criminal background check, pass a physical agility test (physician’s clearance required), and participate in an interview process. If selected without an AEMT license or higher, or a Firefighter II Certification the hiree must obtain said license and or certification within a timeframe established by the conditional offer of employment.

Applications are required and available at the fire station, 481 Goodwin’s Mills Road Lyman, Maine, daily between 7 am-5 pm, or by visiting the department website: www.gmfd.org. Original, completed applications and related forms must be received by the Fire Chief no later than 4:00 p.m., April 4th, 2025.

● Hourly rate is based on qualifications, expected starting range of $19.10 - 26.87/hour

● Maine Public Employee Retirement System, Current Plan 2C

● 24 hrs on / 48 hrs off / 24hrs on / 96 hrs off rotating schedule

● Health & Dental insurance is paid 100% for the employee.

● Life Insurance is equal to one times the annual salary, paid by the employer, additional is available at the employee's expense.

● Accrued paid time-off plan.

● Annual uniform allowance.

● 13 paid holidays.

Applications must be received by the Fire Chief before 4 pm on Friday, April 4th, 2025. Applications are available at the fire station, 481 Goodwin’s Mills Road Lyman, Maine Or online at www.gmfd.org. For more information contact Chief Mathiew Duross, at 207-499-7878 or [email protected]. Following all requirements above, Internal applicants may submit a letter of intent in lieu of the application.