Full Time Firefighter/EMT
Classified Details
- Classified ID
- 1281
- Description
The Town of St. Johnsbury is accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Firefighter/EMT.
WHO WE ARE: The Town of St. Johnsbury Fire Department provides fire suppression, medical first response, auto extrication, fire prevention, hazardous materials and technical rescue services. Firefighters are responsible for performing multiple duties, including but not limited to emergency response, fire ground operations, public education, fire prevention, maintenance of the municipal fire alarm system, vehicles, and fire station.
APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS: We seek a highly motivated professional candidate with a strong work ethic and positive attitude. The successful candidate will focus on attention to detail and have the ability to work as part of a team and multitask. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, VT FFI (VTFFII preferred), NREMT, valid CPAT card within the last 24 months or before date of hire. Candidates that are currently employed as full-time firefighters who can verify they were previously hired with a valid CPAT card with no break in service are not required to re-take CPAT.
WORK SCHEDULE & BENEFITS SNAPSHOT: Full-time employment offers compensation based on a collective bargaining agreement and qualifications. This position is a 56-hour work week (24 hours on - 48 hours off rotation) and requires working shifts that may fall on holidays and weekend. The Town of St. Johnsbury offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, life, short-term insurance, retirement and 457 plans, as well as paid personal days and vacation time benefits. A full list of benefits may be obtained by emailing the Administrative Assistant.
Please submit a letter of interest, résumé and three references to: Town of St. Johnsbury Attention Rachel Waterhouse, Administrative Assistant rwaterhouse@stjvt.com 51 Depot Square, Suite 3 St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Important Dates:
01/20/2025 - Application process close
01/22/2025 - Candidates meeting requirements for interview will be notified 01/27/2025 - Candidate oral board interviews and evaluations
01/30/2025 - Candidates advised of placement on the hiring list, conditional offers will be made.
*St. Johnsbury is an equal-opportunity employer.
- Title
- Full Time Firefighter/EMT
- Application Deadline
- 01/22/2025
- Location
- St. Johnsbury, VT
- Application URL
- www.stjvt.com
Contact Information
- Name
- Waterhouse, Rachel
- Phone Number
- (802) 748-3926
- rwaterhouse@stjvt.com
- Best Method of Contact