Fire Medic

About the role

The Bangor Fire Department is seeking Fire Medics (Paramedics) to provide advanced life support (ALS) and emergency medical care while supporting fire operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced life support (ALS) and emergency medical care
• Support fire operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Requirements

• Possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Maine Paramedic License
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• EVOC/AVOC certification

Benefits & Pay

• Starting pay: $27.49 – $32.54/hour (DOE)
• Additional $2.00/hour ambulance stipend
• $5,000 educational incentive for Paramedic certification
• Maine Public Employees Retirement System plan 3C (2/3 of average final compensation after 25 years with no age minimum)
• ICMA-RC 401(a)
• Lateral transfer pay and vacation accumulation available for candidates with current career EMS service up to 6 years of experience
• The City pays up to 80% of health insurance costs
• Affordable coverage for dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Time off starting at 3 weeks of vacation annually, 180 hours of sick leave per year, and 13 recognized holidays for the purposes of holiday benefit pay

How To Apply

Applications can be completed online through the HR Upload Portal (bangormaine.gov) and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and invitations to the written and physical exam may be extended at any time in the application process.