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Town of Merrimack, NH

Firefighter/Paramedic

Town of Merrimack, NH, Merrimack, New Hampshire, us, 03054


Salary:

$26.32 - $30.29 Hourly

Location :

432 DW Highway, Merrimack

Job Type:

Full-Time

Department:

Fire & Rescue Department

Division:

Fire & Rescue

Opening Date:

11/20/2024

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Normal Work Days::

24 hours on shift, 72 hours off shift

Hours of Work::

8:00am - 8:00am

Job Summary

The Town of Merrimack Fire & Rescue Department is seeking qualified Firefighter Paramedics.

This posting is to fill 1 opening and create an eligibility list for future openings.

Current Wage Scale (rates shown are /hr.):

Position

Hire

6 Months

12 Months

Firefighter Paramedic

$26.32

$28.49

$30.29

Top of Firefighter wage scale at 12 Months . Eligible for Master Firefighter/Paramedic within 3-5 years and passing test - Current MFF/Paramedic Wage Scale - $31.17 - $34.32/hour

Hourly incentives

are paid, and tuition reimbursement is available, after successful probationary period. Full list of incentives are listed in the

100% Employer paid premiums for family Health Insurance and Employee Life and Short-term Disability Insurance!

Family Dental insurance premium 90% paid by employer.

Examples of Duties

HS Diploma or GED. Nationally Registered Emergency Paramedic. Certified Firefighter I with Firefighter II prior to 1 year of employment, Hazardous Materials Operations, current successful completion of State of NH Fire Entrance examination- CPAT, Associates Degree in Fire Science or related field preferred, Demonstrated oral and written communications skills.

The Town offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees which includes:

100% employer paid family health insurance premiums

100% employee life, and short-term disability insurance premiums .

90% employer paid family dental insurance premiums.

Participation in New Hampshire Retirement System

Optional benefits such as, deferred compensation plans, long-term disability, & supplemental life insurance.

Paid leave including, holidays, vacation, personal, and sick leave.

College tuition reimbursement and flexible spending accounts may also be available depending upon the position.

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01

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

Yes No

02

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Yes No

03

Do you have a current CPAT certification?

Yes No

04

If you do not have a current CPAT certification, are you a full-time firefighter in another department?

Yes No

05

Do you have Firefighter I Certification?

Yes No

06

Do you have Firefighter II (new curriculum) or Level III (old curriculum) Certification?

Yes No

07

Do you currently have Hazardous Materials Operations certification

Yes No

08

Do you currently hold Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Certification?

Yes No

Required Question