Firefighter - Paramedic

Firefighter - Paramedic

Department: Fire Department, 135 Nahatan Street, Norwood, MA 02062

Status: FLSA Non-Exempt, Union (Represented by Local 1631), Full Time Position

Hours: Two (2) 24-hour shifts every 8 days

General Summary: Protects life and property by performing firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials response, and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

Essential Job Functions:
* Performs firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment, and extinguishment tasks.
* Performs emergency aid activities including administering first aid and providing other assistance as required.
* Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects
* Participates in inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
* Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities
* Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment
* Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, hazardous communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities
* Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics
* Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.

Minimum Requirements:
* Must be Massachusetts State certified (EMT/P) Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic on date of hire, or currently enrolled in a paramedic program, and said certification shall be maintained as a condition of employment.
* Pro Board-Certified Firefighter I/II from a full-time Fire Academy is desired
* Must be 18 years or older at the time of employment.
* Must possess or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid State driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any State.
* Must be able to pass all pre-employment tests, including but not limited to physical abilities, pre-employment physical screening and criminal background check.

Lateral Entry:
* Must be Pro Board-Certified FF I/II from a full-time Fire Academy; Must possess a current EMT-P Certificate at the time of appointment; Must meet all entry level requirements as stated above

Candidates meeting the qualifications and expectations as noted above should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@norwoodma.gov. This position will remain open until filled. Please reference Requisition 2026-026 on all materials.

Salary: FY26, Grade FF40 $31.79 - $33.74 for steps 1-3 (salary range exceeds hiring range)

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled