Firefighter/EMT (Per Diem)

Job Description

1. Job Description

Per Diem Firefighter/EMTs provide firefighting, rescue, and EMS on an as-needed basis, often with little or no direct supervision. Personnel respond to all emergency and non-emergency calls using local, State, and National guidelines. Additional duties may be assigned by the Fire Chief or department officers.

Firefighting: Respond to all fire types; perform suppression, rescue, salvage, and overhaul; operate hoses, ladders, and hand tools; assist with ventilation, forcible entry, and search-and-rescue.

EMS: Respond to medical emergencies; perform patient assessments and administer BLS care per Massachusetts Statewide Treatment and Transport protocols and Berkshire Health Systems medical control directives; operate EMS equipment per MA DPH AR 5-401; transport patients; complete ePCRs accurately and promptly.

General: Daily apparatus and equipment checks; restock apparatus post-call; maintain clean station; participate in training and professional development; maintain certifications; represent the department professionally; follow all department and Town of Sandisfield policies.

2. Minimum Qualifications

● Minimum age: 18

● Valid driver’s license

● Valid National Registry EMT-B (minimum); must maintain per MA OEMS policy

● Massachusetts EMS license (EMT-B minimum), or obtain within 90 days of hire

● Valid CPR for Healthcare Providers (AHA or equivalent)

● Firefighter I required; Firefighter II preferred

● Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations

● ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 (or obtain within 90 days of hire)

● Department orientation and skills evaluation

● Successful CORI review prior to employment and annually for re-appointment

3. Physical Demands

(Approximate ranges; not all-inclusive; demands vary by incident type.)

Members must be capable of sustained aerobic effort in full gear; lifting, dragging, and carrying up to 125 lbs. (often team-assisted); repeated muscular endurance tasks (compressions, carries, tool operations); short bursts of high-force work (forcible entry, extrication); stair and ladder climbing with equipment or patients; crawling in confined spaces; and maintaining balance on uneven or elevated terrain.

Carried loads range from 25–75 lbs. (EMS bags, stretcher) to 45–75 lbs. (turnout gear SCBA). Environmental exposure includes cold (ambient temps as low as below 0°F, ice, wet gear) and heat stress inside heavy gear in summer (90°F ), day and night. Members must be medically fit consistent with OSHA respirator/SCBA standards and free of impairment per OEMS rules. Standby comprisesroughly 60–90% of a shift; response, transport, training, and equipment checks constitute the remainder.

4. Scheduling

Variable shifts of 8–24 hours, typically starting at 0800. Shifts are available via the department scheduling system. Members must provide a minimum of 24 hours of availability per month to remain active. Additional shifts may be offered during holidays, weather events, or major incidents.

5. Compensation

Pay is based on certification level:

Certification Level

Hourly Rate (minimum)

Notes

Firefighter Only (No EMS)

$20.00

Supplemental coverage only

EMR*

$21.00

Supplemental coverage / ambulance driver only

EMR* / Firefighter I or II

$22.50

Minimum to fill a shift; must be paired with an EMT

EMT* / No Firefighter

$23.00

Minimum to fill a shift; capable of exterior fireground ops

EMT* / Firefighter I or II

$25.00

May work independently

*Massachusetts certification only. Out-of-state EMS licensure (any level) is treated as EMR. AEMT or Paramedic is treated as EMT-B due to department authorization with MA OEMS. Rate may be adjusted based on experience up to a maximum of $30.00/hr. No overtime, paid leave, or guaranteed hours.

6. Employment Classification

● Per Diem Firefighter/EMTs are at-will, hourly employees of the Town of Sandisfield.

● Employment is not guaranteed for any minimum hours; members may be dismissed at any time with or without cause or notice.

● Not eligible for health insurance, paid leave, retirement contributions, or unemployment compensation outside of scheduled work.

● Members are covered under applicable workers’ compensation laws.

● Classification complies with Massachusetts employment law.

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $30