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FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

The Town of Wellfleet is seeking a well-qualified individual for the full-time position of Firefighter/Paramedic. The starting salary is $72,970.12, with additional education incentives.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Massachusetts EMT-P certification.
  • Successful completion of a comprehensive physical examination and the Physical Abilities Test administered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Human Resources Division.
  • Complete comprehensive psychiatric evaluation.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with training equivalent to Firefighter I/II.

Upon hire, the selected candidate must attend and complete the Massachusetts State Fire Academy Recruit Program.

How to Apply:
Applications are available at the Wellfleet Fire Department (10 Lawrence Road, Wellfleet, MA), or online HERE.

Submit your resume and application to the Fire Department by August 15, 2025. Applications can be submitted in person to 10 Lawrence Road, Wellfleet, or by email to heith.martinez@wellfleet-ma.gov.
The Town of Wellfleet is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE).


Career Employment

The career staff consists of a Chief, Deputy Chief,  Administrative Assistant, eight Firefighter/EMT's, and twelve Firefighter/Paramedics. Open positions, when available, are posted on the Employment Opportunities page of the town web site and may be advertised in local/regional newspaper at the department's discretion.

All applicants are required to posses a valid Massachusetts drivers license, and be a non smoker. If selected for employment all applicants must pass the Massachusetts Firefighters Physical Ability Test and a Department Physical. Once employed they must successfully complete the Massachusetts Fire Academy Recruit Training Program and a one year probationary period.
 

On Call Employment

Applications for on call employment are accepted on an ongoing basis. All applicants must possess a valid Massachusetts certification as an EMT-B or higher, a valid Massachusetts drivers license, and be a non-smoker. Once employed they must successfully complete a one year probationary period, and within two years a NFPA Firefighter I/II course.

 

The employment application details the application process and the expectations of new members. The application and any associated documents should be returned to the department in person, by mail or by e-mail.