What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter/EMT position at Town of Scarborough?
**Applications are only reviewed when submitted through the Town of Scarborough Career Portal. Please apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/townofscarborough/onlineapp/**
The Scarborough Fire Department continues to seek those interested in full-time, career opportunities to meet the growing demands of our vibrant and diverse community.
As the Scarborough community grows and changes, the Scarborough Fire Department is doing the same to meet the needs of protecting our residents and their property. If you want the opportunity to be a part of a Fire Service organization that will continue to grow and evolve over the course of your career, the Scarborough Fire Department may be a good fit for you. If you are highly motivated, passionate about our mission, and bring strong character, a love of the craft, and a desire to be a part of a special organization in a growing community, you may be a good fit for the Scarborough Fire Department.
The Town has a population of over 24,000 and covers 54 square miles from six neighborhood fire stations. We respond to over 5,500 calls for service annually, providing advanced life support EMS treatment and transport as well as full-service fire suppression, marine and technical rescue response to the citizens and visitors to our community.
We are currently accepting applications for a current opening
Our full-time staff is covered under a collective bargaining agreement which includes a competitive wage and an excellent benefits package including a 25 year, no age limit, 2/3 salary retirement plan; up to 75 hours of paid training hours; Mental Health and Physical Fitness incentives; a current and past Military Service stipend; a retire/rehire option; 100% of the cost of tuition and books for a Paramedic course; and the recognition of up to ten (10) years of applicable experience for lateral entry purposes.
Minimum requirements include: HS diploma or GED equivalent; interior structural firefighter certification or equivalent – Firefighter I & II preferred; completion of State certified AVOC/EVOC course; EMS license – Paramedic preferred; a valid CPAT certification (within 1 year) or successful completion of a physical ability test (PAT), and post-offer comprehensive physical exams and background check.
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Completed online application and related forms must be received by Human Resources no later than midnight on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
-Equal Opportunity Employer-
Scarborough is a diverse community with a commitment to the quality of life and the environment. Scarborough offers lovely sandy beaches and the rocky coastline made famous by a local artist, Winslow Homer. The largest saltwater marsh in Maine is located within our boundaries along with Rachel Carson Wildlife lands. We also have a balance with our commercial businesses. The newest area for businesses to locate in Scarborough is along the Haigis Parkway, located right at Exit 42 off the Maine Turnpike. We are a suburban community that offers open spaces, parks and recreational areas for our residents and visitors.
Scarborough is conveniently located in Cumberland County in southern Maine, approximately 7 miles south of the City of Portland. It is just a short drive to Portland and the Maine Mall with easy access to the Maine Turnpike, Portland Jetport and now passenger rail service to Boston and points south. The Scarborough Town Hall is located at 259 U.S. Route 1, just south of the junction of Rt. 1 and Black Point Road/Gorham Road.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.15 - $38.96 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $39