Firefighter/AEMT Position Opening

Firefighter/AEMT

The Town of Durham, NH is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/AEMT. This position is responsible for providing fire prevention, suppression, and Emergency Medical Services to the Town of Durham and the University of New Hampshire. Applicants must meet the requirements of Part Fir 701 of the State Fire Code (Firefighter Entrance Requirements) with 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 NH Part Fir 703 (Transfers). Before completion of the first year of employment, the successful candidate must: become certified as a National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Advanced EMT; obtain a New Hampshire CDL-B driver's license (with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsement); and pass an intensive year­ long probationary training program. A college degree with course work in a related field is desired, but not required.

Starting base salary range for the position is $45,337 to $47,632 (Advanced EMT – Paramedic), with a competitive benefits package. The Town of Durham is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women and minority candidates are urged to apply. Submit a cover letter, current resume, and a completed Town of Durham job application for consideration.   The Town of Durham application may be found on the Town’s website www.ci.durham.nh.us.

Please submit the requested documents by e-mail to fire@ci.durham.nh.us.  Please submit the requested documents in .pdf format as one document.  Please include your last name, date and firefighter/AEMT in the title of your .pdf document.  Submit application materials by January 19, 2019 at noon.  Position to remain open until filled.

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

Please e-mail documents to fire@ci.durham.nh.us to the attention of:

Randall Trull, Assistant Fire Chief
Durham Fire Department
51 College Rd
Durham, NH 03824-3585