The Town of Upton is accepting applications for the full-time Firefighter / EMT Paramedic position. A second position is contingent upon town meeting approval in May. This position reports to the Fire/EMS Chief and is a dual role member of the department with advanced emergency medical care responsibilities and firefighting duties. Depending on the nature of the emergency, these personnel provide basic and advanced life support, perform extrication and rescue, and are responsible for combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires and saving life and property. A Firefighter/Paramedic is responsible for rapidly and efficiently performing various duties under emergency conditions frequently involving considerable hazards.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, Massachusetts driver’s license, Massachusetts EMT-Paramedic, American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Salary Range: FY 27 $79,648 – $88,453 DOE plus Overtime & Benefits. Additional information, including CBA, can be found at uptonma.gov

Return completed application to: jobs@uptonma.gov

This job is posted until it is filled.

The Town of Upton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA.

Pay: $79,648.00 - $88,453.00 per year

Benefits:

457(b)
Bereavement leave
Dental insurance
Dependent health insurance coverage
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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