FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

NOTICE OF JOB POSTING

POSITION TITLE: FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

FIRE DEPARTMENT

BRIDGEWATER FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION

FULL-TIME

BASE PAY: $62,450.44 PER YEAR

Priority will be given to applications received by November 1st, 2026.

Position is expected to start January 2027.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs firefighting activities including fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishing tasks. Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
• Serves as a Paramedic: In charge of or drives an ambulance to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill or injured; transports the patient to a medical facility using the most expeditious routes to and from; prepares all reports required; has a thorough knowledge of efficient use of EMS and extrication equipment; performs patient care to level of training; maintains all appropriate certifications.
• Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects
• Operates radio and other communications equipment.
• Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
• Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities. Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment.
• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.
• Assists in the presentation of programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics. Escorts visitors of tours of the station, explains functions of equipment, basic fire prevention and fire education, etc.
• Performs other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Necessary Knowledge and Skills:

• Driver safety.
• First aid.

Ability to:

• Learn the operation of fire suppression and other emergency equipment.
• Learn to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials and fire prevention techniques.
• Perform strenuous or peak physical activities during emergencies, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke.
• Act effectively in emergencies and stressful situations.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Effectively communicate in writing and verbally.
• Establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the general public.
• Make independent judgments that have considerable impacts on the organization.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Registered Massachusetts EMT-Paramedic.
• Valid Massachusetts Driver's License.
• High school diploma, some college is preferred.
• Ability to pass rigorous Physical Agility Test; fitness, medical exams; and background investigation.
• Must be physically able to lift and/or move up to 125 pounds and able to drag 175 pounds.
• 15-mile residency requirement within one (1) year of hire.

Applications are not accepted at the fire department. As to not disqualify your candidacy, no phone calls to the department please.