Firefighter/EMT

The City of Ships is accepting applications for a full-time Firefighter/EMT. Bath is a small, family-friendly city that has been recognized as one of the best small cities in America and as a distinctive destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Lateral transfer pay and vacation accumulation are available for candidates with up to 10 years of current career Fire/EMS service experience.

Pay and Benefits

• Basic EMT: $27.80 per hour
• Advanced EMT: $28.36 per hour
• Paramedic: $31.34 per hour

This position includes a generous benefits package with paid time off, health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, and participation in the Maine State Retirement Program 3C (2/3 at 25 years). The Bath Fire & Rescue Department also provides an allowance for professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license
• Valid Maine Basic EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic license by the job start date
• Firefighter I and II certification

Exceptions:

• Applicants licensed as a Paramedic without Firefighter I and II certification are eligible for hire, but must obtain Firefighter I and II certification within two years of the hire date.
• Applicants with a Maine Basic EMT license are eligible for hire, but must obtain Advanced EMT licensure within two years of the hire date.

A copy of your valid driver’s license, Maine EMS license, and Firefighter I and II certifications must be included with your application materials.

Hiring Process

Leading candidates will be required to successfully complete an in-depth background check and pre-employment medical examinations.

All candidates must complete the Bath Fire & Rescue Department physical agility test. A CPAT will not be accepted. Candidates who pass the physical agility test will move on to a written test. The written test is waived for candidates who hold a current Maine Advanced EMT or Paramedic license.

The physical agility test and written exam will be scheduled. A study guide may be obtained from the City Clerk.

Required Application Materials

Interested candidates must submit all of the following:

• City of Bath job application
• Cover letter addressed to Chief Lawrence A. Renaud Jr.
• Resume
• Signed physical agility test liability release
• Signed statement of physician form
• Signed background check authorization form
• Copy of valid driver’s license
• Copy of Maine EMS licensure
• Documentation of all applicable certifications and training

How to Apply

Download Application Materials(PDF, 696KB) 

Application materials may also be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, 55 Front St., Bath, Maine.

The City of Bath is an equal opportunity employer.