Firefighter - EMT - (250005E7)

Description

The Massachusetts Military Division is looking to add two Firefighter/EMT’s as members of the 104th Fighter Wing (Barnes) Fire Department. The Firefighter/EMT will respond with crews to emergencies on the Barnes Air National Guard Base, Army Aviation Support Facility, Barnes Municipal Airport, and to local communities as needed; This is a full performance level of work in fire suppression, fire prevention, communications, technical rescue, training, and emergency medical care. Work is performed through established policies, procedures, and operational guidelines, and requires initiative and resourcefulness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform firefighting activities, including controlling and extinguishing fires, and operating hose lines, make forced entries, and ventilate structures; perform hazardous materials mitigation; perform or assist in rescue operations in conditions involving structural fires, aircraft, vehicle and machinery extrication, above and below grade environments, and confined spaces.

Use and maintain firefighting and medical equipment. Inspect, maintain, and provide routine maintenance on fire equipment, power tools, portable fire extinguishers and apparatus. Inspect, drive and operate Fire Department vehicles and equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Perform general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and grounds.

Provide Emergency Medical Service at the Basic level, under the direction of the Wing Medical Director.

Participate in fire prevention and inspection programs, including fire drills, attending classes in firefighting, emergency medical service, hazardous materials and related subjects to maintain and improve upon required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Performs clerical working, including maintaining records, publications and technical manual libraries. Complete emergency medical run reports.

Perform Fire Alarm Communications Center work, including answering phones, transferring calls, receiving emergency communications, dispatching appropriate vehicles/equipment, maintaining daily and emergency logs, utilizing ACES-FD program, and in-house alerting system.

Perform routine maintenance on fire hydrants and conduct flow testing to promote fire safety and fire prevention. Inspect buildings and other structures in fire prevention programs to correct fire hazards and to identify design deficiencies to be programmed for correction.

Prepare materials and conduct training classes, according to certification level, to provide instruction to personnel concerning fire prevention and firefighting.

Maintain the required amount of Continuing Education hours for EMT certification.

Conduct alarm room operations and dispatch, including daily log maintenance and procedures, communication recording and automated alarm system monitoring.

Apply EEO principles by ensuring all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY

The Massachusetts Guard has a unique dual mission, with both federal and state responsibilities. During peacetime, Guard forces are commanded by the Governor through the State Adjutant General. The Governor can call the Guard into action during local or state-wide emergencies, such as storms, floods, blizzards, and civil disturbances. In addition, the President of the United States can activate the Massachusetts National Guard to participate in federal missions. The Massachusetts National Guard's mission is to be trained and ready to provide units that can mobilize for any contingency, at home or abroad. To accomplish this, we must sustain a ready, reliable, and robust joint military team of Army, Air Force and civilians that will honor our responsibilities to nation and community. The National Guard is one branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Massachusetts National Guard consists of both the Massachusetts Army National Guard and the Massachusetts Air National Guard. We are composed of full-time and part-time Soldiers and Airmen, as well as civilians, who together serve the Commonwealth and country.

Qualifications

Desired and Essential Qualifications

No history of claustrophobia

Ability to remain calm during stressful situations

Ability to effectively communicate through verbal and written means

Ability to communicate tactfully with coworkers and the public

Ability to work from heights

Ability to wear foll personal protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus, and engage in strenuous physical effort for prolonged periods of time

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) atmospheres.

Basic computer/data entry skills

Licenses and Certifications

Massachusetts Driver's License

Department of Defense Firefighter I and II; Airport Firefighter; Hazardous Material Operations; Driver/Operator ARFF, Pumper, MWS

Acquired within 24 months of hire: Driver/Operator-Pumper, Driver/Operator-ARFF, Driver/Operator-MWS

Acquired within 36 months of hire: Hazardous Materials Technician

Other Certs Acquired after employment: National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, and 800

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Current and valid certification as a Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials Operations and First Responder issued by a National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualification Certifications or an equivalent certifier such as the Department of Defense (DOD) Certifications or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).

2. Current and valid certification (Basic, Intermediate or Paramedic) as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and current certification as a C.P.R. Basic Rescuer by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
Please note:

3. Successful completion of a Physical Ability Test (PAT).

4. Success completion of an occupational physical examination.

5. Current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License or the equivalent from another state is required.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Official Title: Firefighter - EMT

Primary Location

: United States-Massachusetts-Westfield-815Southampton Rd

Job

: Public Safety

Agency

: Military Division

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Multiple

Job Posting

: Aug 7, 2025, 1:47:17 PM

Number of Openings

: 1

Salary

: 58,903.78 - 92,634.36 BiweeklyIf you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Dana Sanders-Udo - 3392023941Bargaining Unit: 11-LocS29 Int Assoc of Fire FightConfidential: NoPotentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No

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