Firefighter/Paramedic
Town of Acton, MA · Acton, MA · 1 mo ago
Information Technology$86k/yrFull-time
General Duties and Responsibilities
- Responds to fire alarms, medical emergencies, and other calls to protect life and property
- Participates in fire prevention, training, station and equipment maintenance activities
- Receives general supervision from higher level supervisory and management staff and exercises functional and technical supervision over assigned staff
Physical Demands
- Candidates must be able to pass the Massachusetts Physical Ability Test (PAT) for Firefighters
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Minimum Entrance Requirements
- Massachusetts Paramedic Certification
- ACLS, CPR, PALS
- Driver’s License
- Minimum of GED
Special Requirements
- Firefighting and rescue techniques, methods and practices
- Advanced emergency medical procedures and patient assessment techniques
- Arithmetic computations and formulas
- Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Computer applications involving word processing, data entry and/or standard report generation
- Techiques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, often in situations which may be stressful
Benefits
- $425 fitness club reimbursement program (if enrolled in Town Health Insurance plan)
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Middlesex Retirement System pension plan and 457-B/Roth IRA plans
Pay
Starting at $85,560 annually ($75,052.38 base plus a 9% EMT-P Stipend and 13 contractual holidays)
Schedule
42 hours/week position
Qualifications
Not specified
Skills
Not specified
Benefits
Not specified
Schedule
Not specified
Application
Submit resume, cover letter, and certifications to Human Resources (e-mail jobs@actonma.gov) on or before July 22, 2026.
Acton is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Selection Process: Initial interviews are anticipated to be held on July 27, 2026 and July 28, 2026. Candidates selected to advance in the process should be available on these dates.