Durham Fire Department Job Opening - Firefighter/AEMT

Firefighter/AEMT

The Durham Fire Department is hiring for the position of Firefighter/AEMT.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the NH Code of Administrative Rules PART Fire 701 (Firefighter Entrance Requirements) with a valid CPAT Certificate, Pro-Board Firefighter II Certification, and/or listing on the State of NH Firefighter Hiring/Eligibility List.  Lateral transfer candidates are encouraged to apply and must meet PART Fire 703 (Transfers).  Candidates must successfully complete a polygraph examination as well as psychological, medical, and background pre-employment screening. Before completion of the first year of employment, the candidate must: become certified as an Advanced EMT through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT); obtain a CDL-B driver’s license (with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsement); and pass an intensive year­long probationary training program. A college degree with course work in a related field is desired, but not required. The pay range for the position is $48,049 to $70,364, commensurate with experience and NREMT certification level (EMT, AEMT, Paramedic), plus educational incentives and a competitive benefits package.

For consideration, please email a resume to durham.fire@unh.edu to the attention of:

Assistant Chief Randall S. Trull
Durham Fire Department
51 College Rd
Durham, NH 03824

Applications will be reviewed as submitted.  Position to remain open until filled. 

Please do not include copies of your firefighting & EMS certificates.

The Town of Durham is an equal opportunity employer.