FIREFIGHTER/EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - Eligibility List

The Town is looking to establish a one year eligibility list for future appointments.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Provides ambulance/emergency medical and rescue services; assists in the total range of fire protection and suppression services including alarm responses, combating and extinguishing fires, housekeeping, desk watch, drills, and maintenance, serves as emergency medical technician for all 911 emergency calls;

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold and maintain valid Driver's License; must be a current paramedic or currently enrolled in a paramedic program. Must be able to achieve paramedic certification within one year of hire date; preference given to applicants who have completed the Mass. Firefighting Recruit Program; preference given to applicants who offer work experience with an organized Fire Department. Must not smoke, must pass Massachusetts medical and physical agility test standards for firefighters and CORI and background check. A 15 mile residency clause must be met 6 months after end of probation.

STARTING SALARY: $31.96/hr ($1,342 weekly base pay), With EMT Certification add 6% of base pay, With AEMT or Paramedic Certification add 10% of base pay, Union Benefits per Contract – currently under negotiation, Vacation incentive for Certified Firefighter/Paramedics hired between 7/1/2026-6/30/2027 to receive up to 96 hours of paid vacation leave during their first year of employment

WORK HOURS: 24 hour shift schedule (1 on – 1 off – 1 on – 5 off)

COMPLETE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ONLINE AT WWW.WILBRAHAM-MA.GOV (Please attach a resume and letter of interest).

Requirements: EMT certification or higher

Salary: STARTING SALARY: $31.96/hr ($1,342 weekly base pay), With EMT Certification add 6% of base pay, With AEMT or Paramedic Certification add 10% of base pay

Application Deadline: 2026-10-16