Career Firefighter - Paramedic

The Town of Upton is accepting applications for the full-time Firefighter / EMT Paramedic position. This position reports to the Fire/EMS Chief and is a dual-role member of the department, with advanced emergency medical care responsibilities and firefighting duties. Depending on the nature of the emergency, these personnel provide basic and advanced life support, perform extrication and rescue, and are responsible for combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires and saving life and property. A Firefighter/Paramedic is responsible for rapidly and efficiently performing various duties under emergency conditions frequently involving considerable hazards.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, Massachusetts driver’s license, Massachusetts EMT-Paramedic, American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Salary Range: FY 27 $79,648 – $88,453 DOE plus Overtime & Benefits. Additional information, including CBA, can be found at uptonma.gov

Return completed application to: jobs@uptonma.gov

This job is posted until it is filled.

The Town of Upton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA.

Pay: $79,648.00 - $88,453.00 per year

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person