East Providence - Firefighter/EMT

Perform skilled firefighting work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; in rendering medical assistance at medical and other emergency scenes; and in operating and maintaining Fire Department equipment, apparatus, and work environment.

Application Period: Thursday, October 9, 2026 to February 1, 2027
Application Deadline: February 1, 2027 by 11:59 PM EST
Apply online at www.FirefighterApp.com. For any questions please contact the East Providence Human Resources Department at (401) 435-7766.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY:
- Must be at least 21 years of age by February 1st, 2027
- No older than 34 years and 364 days as of February 1st, 2027
- Must be a United States Citizen and furnish a birth certificate or certificate of naturalization
- Must possess and furnish a copy of valid driver's license
- Must possess a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- Successful completion of the Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs written examination and Physical Performance Assessment (PPA)
- A PPA will be sponsored by the East Providence Fire Department for any candidates that require it
- Applicants who have a valid PPA certification at the time of the application deadline will not need to re-take the PPA
- Must be able to obtain Rhode Island Emergency Medical Technician A-EMTC Certification within one year of employment

EXAMINATION WEIGHT: 60% Written, 40% Oral
The minimum passing score required on both examinations shall be 70 points. Current resident candidates may receive one point for each consecutive year that such candidate has been a resident of the city up to a maximum of five points. Veteran-candidates may receive 5 points.

East Providence Fire Academy Training is scheduled to begin in August 2027. Candidates for firefighter must be able to meet established educational, physical and medical requirements. Trainees must pass all state and City of East Providence Fire Academy curriculum and obtain necessary certifications for full time employment as a probationary firefighter.

Requirements: Age 21-34, US Citizen, valid driver's license, High School Diploma or GED, RIAFC written exam and PPA certification, Rhode Island Emergency Medical Technician A-EMTC Certification within one year of employment

Salary: $67,208-$83,037 (After 4 Steps over 4 Years)

Application Deadline: 2027-02-01