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OLD TOWN FIRE RESCUE 150 BRUNSWICK STREET

Old Town Maine, 04468 207-827-3400 Fax: 207-827-3976

________________________________________________________________________ The City of Old Town Fire Rescue Department is currently accepting applications for a Firefighter/EMT vacancy. Job duties and responsibilities include, fire suppression, emergency medical care and transport, public education and prevention activities, training, and other department related tasks as assigned.

Old Town Fire Rescue is a progressive Fire and EMS department with a consistent vision and direction towards the future. There are varied and multiple training opportunities for employees both within and out of the State. We encourage professional as well as personal growth within the agency.

Minimum qualifications to apply are EMT-Basic. For those looking to relocate to the State of Maine we will consider accepting physical assessments from other Departments or States. A pre-interview by video conference may also be available for those qualified and interested candidates.

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The City of Old Town is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All applicants must complete a City of Old Town Employment Application, which can be downloaded at http://www.old-town.org.

Please apply at/send cover letter, application and resume to:

Old Town Fire Rescue Department

ATTN: Scott Wilcox, Public Safety Director

150 Brunswick Street

Old Town, Maine 04468

Application period will remain open until the position is filled.

Old Town Fire Rescue currently has a staff of 19 employees working a 24/48 schedule with a crew comprised of one Captain, one Lieutenant, and four Firefighter/EMS providers. The department pro-vides primary fire coverage to the City of Old Town and Indian Island Reservation. We also provide primary ambulance coverage to the surrounding towns and townships of Milford, Bradley, Green-bush, Greenfield, Alton and Argyle. In 2018 we responded to over 2,400 emergencies. Old Town

Fire Rescue is looking for a candidate who is a team player who will embrace our progressive views and hard-working attitude. Minimum qualifications to apply are a valid Maine driver’s license,

Maine EMT license, and high-school diploma or equivalent.

Pay and Retirement• Maine state retirement with 2/3 pay, no minimum age out• ICMA-457• Full Social Security• 18% pay increase over three years• Numerous stipends (i.e., paramedic, Fire Science degree)

Training• Helicopter short-haul rescue• Swift Water Rescue Technician• Paid EMS education• Reimbursement and overtime for job related training • Certificates and licensure (i.e., continuing-education hours) covered by department

Other Benefits• Paid health, dental and vision, life, workers comp, and short-term disability insurance• Comp time and unlimited swaps• 14 paid holidays • Sizeable clothing allowance• 24 hours of sick time accrued monthly• Overtime opportunities and call backs• Monthly vacation accruals• Paid gym membership

Starting weekly salary of $766.08 - $893.19 depending on experience and certifications.

Day to DayIAFF Union Local 1655 • New apparatus and equipment • Diverse coverage area

Rotate between apparatus • Team atmosphere • Individual bunk roomsLarge day room and kitchen area • Updated gym and equipment

Old Town Fire Rescue

Interested applicants can send a completed application and resume with cover letter to Old Town Fire Rescue150 Brunswick Street, Old Town, ME 04468

ATTN: Public Safety Director Scott Wilcox or email to swilcox@oldtownme.org