EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Firefighter/Paramedic
Cathy Severance
Lexington Fire Department
The Town of Lexington is hiring for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Minimum qualification for hire include: MA registered EMT-Paramedic (at time of hire)*, valid class D driver’s license, and passage of a written exam** to be scheduled after an interview. Candidates with pro board certification in Firefighter I & II will be given preference.
The Lexington Fire Department is a progressive full-time career department that provides fire suppression, hazardous condition mitigation, emergency medical services at the advanced life support level, and provides community based fire prevention activities.
The present wage for a Firefighter/Paramedic is $68, 203.93, plus eleven paid holidays, education stipends, and paid vacation.
As a condition of employment, qualified candidates will be subject to a background investigation, pre-employment physical exam including drug test and physical abilities test (PAT), and a psychological exam.
Interested candidates are required to complete and submit a Town application including copies of certification to:
Human Resources Department
Town of Lexington
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420
The REQUIRED Town application form may be downloaded from www.lexingtonma.gov or you may call 781-698-4590.
*Please note: Individuals who have not yet obtained their Paramedic certification may apply, however will not be eligible for hire until they receive it.
** A $45.00 non-refundable exam fee will be required prior to taking the written exam.
The Town of Lexington is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Tina M. Porto
Human Resources Associate
Town of Lexington
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420
Main – 781.862.0500
Direct – 781-698-4593
Fax – 781-861-2921
Email – tpo...@lexingtonma.gov
Please note – Effective 1/1/19, the Town Office Building will be open till 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and will close at 1pm on Fridays. There will be no change of hours Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (closing at 4:30 p.m.)
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