Entry Level Firefighter/EMT

About the role

An individual in this role is responsible for performing fire suppression, emergency medical care, hazardous materials mitigation, technical-rescue incident mitigation, training, and fire prevention activities. Firefighters in this position are expected to demonstrate competency in essential skills following a multi-week fire academy. Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.

Union Affiliation

Burlington Firefighters Association (BFFA)

Pay

$67,556.00 – $74,311.00 Annually

Essential Job Functions

• Perform essential individual and team-based firefighting skills due to limited personnel.
• Demonstrate competency in all listed BFD Probationary Firefighter Skills within 12 months.
• Within 6 months, perform as a primary care attendant on medical calls consistent with Burlington Fire Department training and VT EMS protocols; provide verbal and written patient care reports and collaborate with co-workers to deliver appropriate patient care.
• Within the first 90 days, quickly learn department and city policies and procedures, meeting performance and conduct expectations with minimal intervention.
• By the end of the 12-month probationary period, demonstrate proper use and maintenance of fire department tools and equipment.
• During the first 12 months, learn to drive and operate fire department apparatus as taught in the BFD Fire Academy, with minimal assistance; maintain knowledge of city layout and streets, driving apparatus to and from incidents with minimal direction.
• Proactively address problems at emergency incidents and around fire stations, working with team members to implement immediate solutions under conditions of limited resources and incomplete information.
• Complete physically demanding tasks with limited resources, often while sleep-deprived or physically exhausted, maintaining professionalism under intense pace.
• By the end of 24 months, obtain AEMT licensure.

Qualifications

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• EMT Certification (NREMT or VT EMT).
• Valid CPAT certification obtained no more than 12 months prior to time of application; CPAT due by 12/31/2026.