Firefighter (PDF)

Town of Lexington
paid holidays, sick time
United States, Massachusetts, Lexington
1625 Massachusetts Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 12, 2024
Lexington Fire Department The Town of Lexington is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. The Town values and celebrates the diversity of the community, recognizing the contributions from all of our employees, visitors, businesses and residents that enrich the character and quality of life in Lexington. Therefore, to best serve all constituents, the government of the Town will promote, as well as respect and accommodate, diversity in its workforce. The Town of Lexington is currently hiring for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Minimum qualifications for hire include: MA registered EMT-Paramedic (at time of hire), valid class D driver's license, and passing 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 community based fire prevention activities. The present wage for a Firefighter/Paramedic is $72,045.99 (including hazmat and paramedic stipends), plus eleven paid holidays, education stipends, and paid vacation and sick leave. 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(s) by email to jobs@lexingtonma.gov or by mail 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, but 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.