What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician position at Town of Wilbraham?
**A TOWN OF WILBRAHAM EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. PLEASE VISIT WWW.WILBRAHAM-MA.GOV TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION**
VACANCY & 1 YEAR ELIGIBILITY LIST - The Town is looking to fill one current vacancy and establish a one year eligibility list for future appointments.
STARTING SALARY: $31.96/hr ($1,342 weekly base pay), With EMT Certification add 6% of base pay , With AEMT or Paramedic Certification add 10% of base pay, Union Benefits per Contract – currently under negotiation
Vacation incentive for Certified Firefighter/Paramedics hired between 7/1/2026-6/30/2027 to receive up to 96 hours of paid vacation leave during their first year of employment
WORK HOURS: 24 hour shift schedule (1 on – 1 off – 1 on – 5 off)
LOCATION: FIRE DEPARTMENT - 2770 Boston Road (Headquarters) and Woodland Dell Road (Station 2)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Provides ambulance/emergency medical and rescue services; assists in the total range of fire protection and suppression services including alarm responses, combating and extinguishing fires, housekeeping, desk watch, drills, and maintenance, serves as emergency medical technician for all 911 emergency calls;
QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold and maintain valid Driver's License; must be a current paramedic or currently enrolled in a paramedic program. Must be able to achieve paramedic certification within one year of hire date; preference given to applicants who have completed the Mass. Firefighting Recruit Program; preference given to applicants who offer work experience with an organized Fire Department. Must not smoke, must pass Massachusetts medical and physical agility test standards for firefighters and CORI and background check. A 15 mile residency clause must be met 6 months after end of probation.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1 current vacancy - open until filled, Eligibility list application deadline 9/1/2026
COMPLETE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ONLINE AT WWW.WILBRAHAM-MA.GOV (Please attach a resume and letter of interest).
**A TOWN OF WILBRAHAM EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. PLEASE VISIT WWW.WILBRAHAM-MA.GOV TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION**
Pay: $31.96 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32