Fire Fighter & Rescue Department Members

The Charlestown Fire Department is seeking candidates for the positions of on call Fire Fighter and Rescue Department Members. The Charlestown Fire Department is a multi-hazard department providing fire prevention, fire suppression, basic hazardous materials response, vehicle rescue and extrication, basic rescue, and first response EMS services for the citizens of Charlestown New Hampshire. The ideal candidate is a team player, self-motivated, honest, trustworthy, and dedicated. They will be committed to lifelong learning, will be safety conscious, and able to take constructive feedback and incorporate it into future activities. All candidates will need to have a valid driver's license and will undergo a background check. There is a particular need for candidates that have the ability to respond to calls for service during daytime hours Monday through Friday. There is a preference for candidates interested in obtaining both Firefighting and EMS certifications. Candidates will be expected to be enrolled in either a Firefighter 1 course or an EMS course leading to certification within 18 months of hire. Interested parties are encouraged to stop by the station to meet with members of the department and ask questions. Applications for employment are available at the town office and online here.

Requirements: Valid driver's license, background check clearance, Firefighter 1 or EMS certification (must be enrolled within 18 months of hire)