What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter/EMT position at City of Ellsworth?
The City of Ellsworth has an amazing opportunity for a Firefighter/EMT within our evolving Fire Department.
The Ellsworth Fire Department is establishing an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/EMT for anticipated openings in 2023.This coincides with Ellsworth Fire Department changing to a 42 hour schedule (1 on, 1 off, 1 on, 5 days off) later in 2023. The Ellsworth Fire Department is Fire/EMS system providing both fire suppression and non-transporting EMS to the City of Ellsworth. Ellsworth Firefighters currently work a 48-96 schedule (2 days on, 4 days off). In 2023, Ellsworth Fire Department will be changing to a 42 hour schedule (1 on, 1 off, 1 on, 5 days off).
The City of Ellsworth offers a highly competitive benefit package including:
- Maine State Retirement LDC Special Plan 2C or option of ICMA
- 11 Paid holidays.
- Paid vacation/personal time off and sick leave.
- Options for health, dental, life insurance, and short-term disability.
- Pay for continuing education.
- Options for overtime pay as well as built-in OT
- EMS In-service ceu recertification program
Starting salary of $1078.80 a wk. ($56,097.60 annually) with pay increase on first year anniversary date.
As a department, we are focused on training, wellness and a positive culture. The City of Ellsworth is a fast growing community with its needs ever evolving. The ideal Firefighter/EMT will have experience working as both a firefighter and EMT. Our Department is very fast paced, responding to over 1600 emergency calls in 2021 within the 94 square miles of Ellsworth’s both rural and urban settings. We work closely with neighboring communities, priding ourselves on our ability to provide and utilize mutual / automatic aid.
A full job description is available upon request.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of Maine Firefighter II or equivalent IFSAC/ ProBoard
- Minimum State of Maine EMT-B license or the ability to obtain reciprocity
- Valid Driver’s License
- Meets NIMS requirements for firefighters ( ICS 100,200, 700)
- Ability to successfully pass a background investigation, and medical screening prior to employment and thereafter in intervals determined by the Ellsworth Fire Department
- Must have experience in dealing with the public, good communication and computer skills
- Must undergo an extensive written fire and ems exam, practical medical knowledge test, physical assessment.
WORK SCHEDULE:
- This is a full-time, Union position. Scheduled hours are two (2) twenty four (24) hour shifts on, with four (4), twenty-four (24) hour shifts off (48/96).
- The employee will be required to respond after hours in the event of a first alarm or greater incident, or at the discretion of the Fire Chief.
- The employee will be required to attend required meetings and trainings, at times scheduled outside regular working hours.
Preference will be given to applicants with the following additional certifications:
- EMT-A (or Paramedic) license
- Fire Instructor I or equivalent
- Fire Officer I or equivalent
Please submit application materials by Dec 23, 2022. A hiring list is being established and will remain in effect until exhausted.
Employment applications are available at the Fire Department, or at www.ellsworthmaine.gov.
The City of Ellsworth, Maine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,097.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ellsworth, ME 04605: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $1,079 - $56,098
