City of Belfast
Employment Opportunity
Full-time Paramedic/Firefighter
The City of Belfast, a vibrant, development-focused community of 7,000 located in midcoast Maine, is seeking a full-time Paramedic/Firefighter. This is a skilled Paramedic EMS position with firefighting responsibilities, both emergency and non-emergency. It involves responding to a wide range of medical and fire suppression emergencies to ensure the stability and safety of our community. Paramedics not interested in firefighting are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, State of Maine Class C Operator’s License, and a Maine EMT Paramedic License. A Fire or EMS-related associate degree, CDL, and State of Maine Firefighter I/II with SCBA certification is preferred. Candidates with an AEMT license, who intend to obtain a Paramedic qualification within a reasonable period are encouraged to apply. Employment contingent on background check and post-offer physical exam.
The salary range for this position is $27.51 to $29.18 hourly for Firefighter I & II with Paramedic Certification, in addition to a competitive benefits package. The schedule for this position regularly includes rotating 24-hour shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays: 24 on, 48 off, 24 on, 96 off.
All applications are to be submitted in confidence and should include a completed Belfast Employment Application Form (www.cityofbelfast.org/Jobs), cover letter, and resume which must be received by the Human Resource Administrator, Nancy Driscoll, no later than 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025. Applications can be sent in a sealed envelope and may be submitted online or delivered by email, mail, or in-person to:
City of Belfast
Paramedic/Firefighter Search
C/O HR Administrator
131 Church Street
Belfast, Maine 04915
Or by email to: hr@cityofbelfast.org
The City of Belfast is an equal-opportunity employer.