Firefighter/EMT

Start Date: April 02, 2025 | End Date: April 18, 2025
County: York County
Job Type: Public Safety - EMS
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Arundel Fire-Rescue is accepting applications for 1 (One) Full-Time Firefighter/EMT (Advanced/Paramedic preferred)

Arundel, Maine is a booming community of 4,800 residents with a call volume just below 1000.  Arundel is situated at nearly 24 square miles in York County and borders the communities of Biddeford, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Lyman.

The position of Firefighter/EMT provides emergency medical and firefighting services, participates in community risk reduction events, provides life-safety inspections, attend drills and training, inspect and maintain equipment, and to perform other related duties.

Minimum Requirements

• Candidtaes must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Maine driver's license with no violations within 2 years
• Must pass a candidate physical ability test
• Certified in EVOC and/or AVOC
• Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700
• Maine State or National Registry EMT Basic
• Pro Board or IFSAC Certified Firefighter I/II (meeting NFPA 1001)

Preferred Requirements

• Maine State or National Registry Advanced EMT or EMT-Paramedic
• Basic Pumps

Benefits

• Pay is hourly and the rate is based on qualifications
• Probationary rate of pay inreases after completing one year of employment
• Starting Pay Rate: FF/EMT-B $26.48/ FF/EMT-A $27.85/ FF-EMT-P $29.76
• 24hr rotating schedule with 24-on/ 48-off/ 24-on/ 96-off
• 457 Retirement with municipal match up to 6%
• Health, Dental, Disability Long and Short Term and Life Insurance 100% paid for the employee
• Accrued vacation and sick time
• Uniforms provided
• 13 paid holidays and 1 personal day
• Numerous training opportunities

Individuals seeking employmemt must be customer service oriented, professional, flexible, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.  Below is a list of the ducuments that must be included with your application packet:

• A current Maine EMS License
• Maine Firefighter I/II or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course and/or Ambulance Vehicle Operator's Course
• A high school diploma or equivalent is also a requirement

All full-time candidates must complete a criminal background check, pass a physical agility test (physician's clearance reqired), and participate in an interview process.  Full-time candidates must obtain an Advanced EMT license within two years of hire, if an EMT at hire.

Applications are available at the fire station, 468 Limerick Road, Arundel, Or online at www.arundelmaine.org

Applications must be received by the Fire Chief before 5 pm on April 18, 2025.  For more information contact Chief Andrew Stevenson, at 207-985-2572 or [email protected]