Volunteer Paid on Call Fire Fighter and / or EMS

Volunteer Paid On Call Fire Fighter And / Or Ems

Are you passionate about serving your community? Do you possess the dedication and skills to make a real difference in people's lives? Essex Fire Department is seeking individuals to join our team as Paid On-Call Volunteer Firefighters and / or EMS members.

Essex Fire Department takes enormous pride in providing our town the best emergency care that we can. Our customers are the residents and visitors of our region, and we enjoy working with all of you daily. Like many towns in our region, we rely heavily on volunteers, who often take time away from their fulltime jobs and their families to respond to our calls. Essex Fire, as well as the Town of Essex, thanks these volunteers, their employers, and families for their support in making the fire department successful.

Essex Fire Department is made up of approximately 37 volunteer and per diem members who put countless hours into training, planning, responding, and educating. No two calls are alike, and we need to be prepared to handle a wide range of emergencies. Over the years we have been very lucky to boast a great number of firefighters who are cross trained in other emergency services fields such as Emergency Medical Technicians, Hazardous Material Technicians, Police Officers, and Nurses. Our members also have a diverse background in full-time professional careers including finance, banking, insurance, consulting, construction, engineering, and hospitality. This diversity and well-rounded range of professions provides a strong foundation for executing the mission of the fire service.

Responsibilities : New members with minimal prior experience will be trained to perform a variety of functions such as :

• Station duties
• Equipment maintenance
• Base radio operation
• Proper documentation of fire / EMS incidents
• Station maintenance
• Fireground duties
• Lighting
• Hydrant connection
• SCBA rehab area
• Portable pond setup
• Tanker fill operations
• Equipment locations (on apparatus)
• Equipment functions (on apparatus)
• Basic deployment of ground ladders
• Basic hose loading and deployment (both supply and attack lines)

Responsibilities will evolve, increase, and vary based on a member's current rank, certifications, and experience.

Minimum requirements :

The Fire Department values professional development and will work with members on both obtaining and maintaining their Fire Fighter 1 Certification and / or County Basic Training. The department accepts other relevant certifications as well. Minimum requirements criteria may change based on the needs of the department. Requirements will change based on rank, to include some legally mandated certifications such as Fire Fighter 1 and EMS.

Benefits :

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the department's roster is filled. Join our team and become a vital part of the network that keeps our community safe and thriving. Your dedication and commitment can make all the difference when seconds count. The Town of Essex is an equal opportunity employer.