What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter (PDF) position at Town of Lexington?
Lexington Fire Department
The Town of Lexington is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of
diversity, equity and inclusion. The Town values and celebrates the diversity of the community,
recognizing the contributions from all of our employees, visitors, businesses and residents that
enrich the character and quality of life in Lexington. Therefore, to best serve all constituents, the
government of the Town will promote, as well as respect and accommodate, diversity in its
workforce.
The Town of Lexington is currently hiring for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Minimum
qualifications for hire include: MA registered EMT-Paramedic (at time of hire)*, valid class D
driver's license, and passing a written exam** to be scheduled after an interview. Candidates
with pro board certification in Firefighter I & II will be given preference.
The Lexington Fire Department is a progressive full-time career department that provides fire
suppression, hazardous condition mitigation, emergency medical services at the advanced life
support level, and community based fire prevention activities.
The present wage for a Firefighter/Paramedic is $72,045.99 (including hazmat and paramedic
stipends), plus eleven paid holidays, education stipends, and paid vacation and sick leave.
As a condition of employment, qualified candidates will be subject to a background
investigation, pre-employment physical exam including drug test and physical abilities test
(PAT), and a psychological exam.
Interested candidates are required to complete and submit a Town application including copies
of certification(s) by email to jobs@lexingtonma.gov or by mail to:
Human Resources Department
Town of Lexington
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420
The REQUIRED Town application form may be downloaded from www.lexingtonma.gov or you
may call 781-698-4590.
*Please note: Individuals who have not yet obtained their Paramedic certification may apply, but will not
be eligible for hire until they receive it.
** A $45.00 non-refundable exam fee will be required prior to taking the written exam.
The Town of Lexington is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
The Town of Lexington is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of
diversity, equity and inclusion. The Town values and celebrates the diversity of the community,
recognizing the contributions from all of our employees, visitors, businesses and residents that
enrich the character and quality of life in Lexington. Therefore, to best serve all constituents, the
government of the Town will promote, as well as respect and accommodate, diversity in its
workforce.
The Town of Lexington is currently hiring for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Minimum
qualifications for hire include: MA registered EMT-Paramedic (at time of hire)*, valid class D
driver's license, and passing a written exam** to be scheduled after an interview. Candidates
with pro board certification in Firefighter I & II will be given preference.
The Lexington Fire Department is a progressive full-time career department that provides fire
suppression, hazardous condition mitigation, emergency medical services at the advanced life
support level, and community based fire prevention activities.
The present wage for a Firefighter/Paramedic is $72,045.99 (including hazmat and paramedic
stipends), plus eleven paid holidays, education stipends, and paid vacation and sick leave.
As a condition of employment, qualified candidates will be subject to a background
investigation, pre-employment physical exam including drug test and physical abilities test
(PAT), and a psychological exam.
Interested candidates are required to complete and submit a Town application including copies
of certification(s) by email to jobs@lexingtonma.gov or by mail to:
Human Resources Department
Town of Lexington
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420
The REQUIRED Town application form may be downloaded from www.lexingtonma.gov or you
may call 781-698-4590.
*Please note: Individuals who have not yet obtained their Paramedic certification may apply, but will not
be eligible for hire until they receive it.
** A $45.00 non-refundable exam fee will be required prior to taking the written exam.
The Town of Lexington is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.