The Town of Gorham is a thriving community and one of the fastest growing towns in Maine with a population of approximately 18,000. With a flourishing urban village, steady industrial and commercial expansion, plentiful recreation opportunities, a college campus, and Greater Portland METRO public transit service, the Town of Gorham is a vibrant place to live, work, and do business.

We are currently seeking a qualified professional to join our Fire & Rescue team as a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic. This position is responsible for the delivery of firefighting and rescue services within the Town of Gorham and for agencies assisted by the Gorham Fire Rescue Department. The starting shift is expected to be 24 Hours (8AM to 8AM), working a rotating schedule of 1 day on / 2 days off / 1 day on /4 days off, but the successful candidate must be able to work flexible hours including weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays.

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must possess a valid State of Maine Paramedic license. Minimum of State of Maine Firefighter II certification, or equivalent, is required. Haz-Mat Technician & Confined Space certification(s) preferred. Valid State of Maine Class C or higher Driver’s License required. Must pass a post-offer preplacement physical exam, drug test, and comprehensive background screening process. A complete job description for the position can be found on the “Employment Opportunities” page of the Town’s website www.gorham-me.org/.

BENEFITS: The Town of Gorham offers a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, and paid time off to eligible employees, including excellent health insurance with a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), a 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan with a 7.5% employer match, earned vacation, sick time, and 12 paid holidays. Employees also have access to dental, medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, and tuition reimbursement. Starting hourly pay rate is $30.81, commensurate with experience; “lateral” credit for prior experience may also be considered, up to $40.01 per hour.

HOW TO APPLY: Qualified candidates must complete and submit a Town of Gorham Employment Application, available on the “Employment” page of the Town’s website www.gorham-me.org.

Please mail, fax, or email completed applications to:*

Town of Gorham Municipal Center
Attn: Human Resources
75 South Street, Suite 1
Gorham, ME 04038
Fax: 207-839-5408
[email protected]

*Applications may also be hand-delivered by appointment during normal business hours.

DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position will remain open until filled.

~The Town of Gorham is an Equal Opportunity Employer~

The Town of Millinocket is currently accepting applications for two (2) Open Full Time Fire Fighter/Advanced EMT or Paramedic Positions to join its team. This is an immediate opening.

Minimum qualifications are as follows:

Education, Experience, Certifications, Licenses.

• Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent (GED) and be 18 years of age.
• Minimum of one year’s experience as a Licensed EMT.
• Certification and licensure as an Advanced EMT or Paramedic.
• Must maintain state-mandated continuing education requirements, including current American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Paramedic Inter-facility Transfer (PIFT) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or equivalent.
• Firefighter 1 & 2 or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid clean Maine Driver’s License.
• Must be EVOC certified.
• Must be 100, 200, 700 & 800 NIMS certified or complete training within one year.
• Basic Pumps Preferred
• Hazmat Operations Level Preferred

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• 25 year/55 age Maine State Retirement Package Also Social Security.
• 42 hours over 8 weeks. (Shift package is subject to change if necessary)
• Family medical health coverage, paid vacations, PTO’S, and sick time.
• Wage step increases.
• Basic pay scale $917.70 weekly (dependent on qualifications).
• Advanced pay scale $969.78 weekly (dependent on qualifications)
• Paramedics pay scale $1,002.54 weekly (dependent on qualifications)

Applications and copy of job description may be picked up by calling the Town Office or on-line at (www.millinocket.org)  Applications may be submitted by mail, faxed or email:

 

Human Resources Director

Town of Millinocket

197 Penobscot Avenue

Millinocket, ME    04462

207-723-7000 x5

Fax:207-723-7002

[email protected]

                                             Position open till filled                                                                    

EEO/AA

The City of Biddeford, a beautiful, resurgent, coastal Maine community, is seeking dynamic people to join our award-winning team of professionals. As an employee in one of Maine’s youngest communities, you can become part of a team that is guiding its economic revival. You will need to be highly motivated, talented, with a strong desire to make a difference in the daily lives of citizens.

The City of Biddeford greatly values employee wellness and work/life balance. Many of our positions, including all positions in City Hall, have a four-day, 36-hour work week (Fridays off!) with flexible scheduling.

Biddeford’s Fire Department is looking for a Deputy Fire Chief with experience as a fire officer and EMT (medic experience preferred), with progressive supervisory experience within a Fire Department. The Deputy will perform a variety of technical, administrative, and supervisory work. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate proven leadership through a high level of uniformed experience in the management of fire departments (Captain, or Lieutenant). They should also be able to display a record of accomplishments in technical skills and have outstanding communication skills to develop and retain credibility, respect, and trust within the Department and throughout the community. Our department is very fast paced, responding to over 5,500 emergency calls annually within the 39 square miles of Biddeford’s rural and urban settings.

Responsibilities

• Supports the day-to-day administrative, emergency, and training operations of the Fire Department;
• Coordinates the planning, organizing, directing, and implementation of fire prevention, suppression, and emergency medical services in order to prevent and/or minimize the loss of life and property by fire and emergency medical conditions;
• Assists with oversight of staff, including 48 full-time EMS Fire Officers & Firefighters, 1 Office Manager, 25 on-call company members, 1 call company Division Chief and District Chief;
• Reviews, evaluates, develops, and implements programs, policies, and procedures for various departmental operations including training;
• Directs and participates in major departmental programs;
• Responds to multiple alarm fires as needed; assumes command when appropriate;
• Will be on call every three weeks; and
• Directs the operation of departmental in-service training activities.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a career firefighter
• 2 years of fire service supervisory experience which must have been equivalent to Fire Lieutenant or higher
• Firefighter II Certification (from state of Maine or state with reciprocity)
• Advanced-EMT Certification
• Valid driver’s license
• Extensive operational and administrative knowledge of fire, rescue, prevention, and fire-based EMS at the Advanced Life Support level
• Demonstrated capacity to lead and inspire staff
• Ability to manage projects, initiatives, and resources within the confines of an approved annual operating budget
• A willingness to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Biddeford’s work around diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion

Finalists may be required to pass background check and physical/psychological exam 

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Fire Officer I & II
• Paramedic-EMT certification
• College graduate with a two-year degree in fire/EMS, business management, and/or equivalent experience with specialized training in fire department administration

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Biddeford’s mission is to cultivate and sustain a diverse, inclusive, equitable, welcoming, and belonging-based workplace where employees actively practice solidarity for the greater good of the work environment and employee experience.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City of Biddeford shall employ, develop, and work to maintain the best qualified person(s) available without discrimination to: age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, dimensions of gender, disability, citizenship, veterans’ status, ancestry, national origin, and/or political affiliation or any other status protected by law.

Equitable access to services and employment is available and those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for this application and/or the interview process should notify the Deputy Director of Human Resources at 207.286.0589.

Job Type: Full-time 

Salary: $89,536 – $118,153

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• State pension (as well as other retirement plans w/ employer match)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule: Monday – Tuesday, 7am – 5pm // Wednesday – Thursday, 8am – 4pm

Work Location: In-person

To apply, please choose ONE of the following:

• Go to https://biddefordmaine.org/apply to fill out our online application.
• Apply through indeed.com
• Email to: [email protected]
• Submit a cover letter, resume, and any relevant certifications to:

Human Resources Department

205 Main Street

Biddeford, ME, 04005

• Please include copies of your current EMS license, Firefighter II & Fire Officer certifications, HS diploma (or equivalent), and any additional Fire/EMS certifications and/or credentials.

We will begin reviewing applications on August 11^th and the position will remain open until filled.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

Required/Preferred Experience

The Town of Lisbon is hiring! We are seeking to fill vacant full-time Firefighter/EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic positions to our team. These are union, non-exempt roles represented by IAFF Local 5451 and governed by a current three-year contract.

What We Offer–

• Retirement Maine PERS Plan 3C (2/3 average after 25 years of service, no age limit)
• Health insurance 85% employer/ 15% employee.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation/ Sick/ Holiday/ Comp. time
• Annual clothing allowance
• Paid Trainings (Fire and EMS related classes or license upgrades)
• Lateral Transfer Credit: Experienced FF/EMTs may qualify for credit up to Step 4 on the wage scale (equivalent to 8 years of continuous service)

Work Schedule-

42-hour workweek. The initial schedule consists of 12-hour rotating shifts:

• Two days on, two off
• Three days on, two off
• Two days on, three off

Once fire station lodging is provided, the schedule will shift to a 24/48–24/96 cycle in accordance with union contract.

We want motivated, team-oriented individuals excited to grow with our department. You must be comfortable working alongside part-time and call company members, taking direction from call company officers, and committed to high standards of teamwork, integrity, and public service..

The Lisbon Fire Department is an all-hazards agency, providing firefighting, EMS, ice and water rescue, and technical rescue services. The department is expanding its EMS role to include transport services, reinforcing our public safety mission. If you’re driven by aggressive fire tactics, thrive in a team-first, community-focused culture, and live by a “we’re here for them” mindset—we want to hear from you!

Apply now        https://www.lisbonmaine.gov/jobs.aspx

 Minimum Requirements

• 18yrs. of age
• High School Diploma/ GED
• Maine EMT-B or higher
• Pro-Board FF-I or higher
• NIMS 100, 200, and 700
• Valid Maine Drivers License
• Pass background check, medical screening, physical agility test
• Positive “ALL IN” Attitude