FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC/EMT

JOB DESCRIPTION

BACKGROUND:

The North Attleborough Fire Department is a highly motivated 63-person fire department operating out of three fire stations serving a population of 30,800 and responding to over 5,000 calls for service each year. Our department operates two Fire Engines, one Ladder Truck, two Paramedic Ambulances, and a Shift Commander vehicle daily and is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. Salary ranges from $72,000 to $90,000 based on steps and incentives. Overtime opportunities daily.

Stipends include: 

• Assigned Paramedic stipend: 21%
• Assigned EMT Basic stipend: 15.5% 
• Up to $6,000 for College Education Reimbursements
• Up to $1,000 for Fire Pro Board Certifications
• Up to $1,000 for Successful Completion of Interdepartmental Fitness Test

RESPONSIBLITIES

1. Respond to reported emergencies on a fire apparatus or ambulance. 
2. Rescue people endangered by fire and other hazards.
3. Perform fire extinguishment under adverse fire conditions, salvage, and overhaul.
4. Provide Emergency Medical care and transport to the sick and injured. 
5. Perform fire inspection duties.
6. Participate in physical and strenuous activities. 
7. Participate in firefighter tactics and training activities. 
8. Maintain all pertinent fire and emergency medical services certifications. 
9. Maintain fire stations.
10. Be available to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must possess an Emergency Medical Technician License/Paramedic Preferred.
2. Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
3. Must possess a valid CPR Certification
4. Must possess a valid Advanced Life Support Certification if a certified Paramedic.
5. Must be tobacco-free for the entire length of employment. 
6. Must live within 30 miles of the North Attleborough Town Line within a reasonable timeline set forth by the Chief of Department.
7. Must complete and pass an Emergency Medical Services General Knowledge Test. 
8. Must complete an approved Fire Recruit Training Academy within the time frame set by the Chief of Department. 
9. EMTs must become a Certified Paramedic within a timeframe set forth by the Chief of Department. EMTs who take the course may be eligible for tuition reimbursement depending on the fiscal year's budget. 
10. Pass a CORI Background Check
11. Pass a Medical, Physical, and Psychological exam.
12. Successful Completion of the HRD Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
13. Successfully complete a one-year Probationary Period

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Paramedic License with ACLS and PALS Certifications 
2. 911 Experience
3. Firefighter 1 and 2 Pro Board Certification
4. Associate degree or Higher in Fire Science or related Public Safety Field

HOW TO APPLY

Resumes and Cover Letters shall be delivered in-person to 50 Elm Street, North Attleborough, MA 02760.

Deadline to Submit: December 22, 2025, by 8 a.m.