This position performs fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical service, hazardous material, and rescue activities. Incumbent may be designated as Firefighter/EMT-Advanced or Firefighter/Paramedic depending on certification.

• Responds to fire alarms and uses firefighting skills to evaluate and carry out actions to most efficiently control the emergency at hand; assists with the fighting of structural fires.
• Responds to medical emergencies and uses EMS skills to evaluate, treat, stabilize and transport patients to the appropriate medical facility.
• Responds to hazardous materials response and mitigation incidents.
• Responds to natural and man-made disasters; participates in emergency response activities.
• Completes required reports detailing fire and medical incident responses.
• Drives and operates firefighting and EMS vehicles, apparatus and equipment as assigned.
• Participates in and assists with training sessions.
• Inspects equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order; washes and cleans equipment on a regular basis; repairs and performs routine maintenance on equipment; ensures the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles.
  • Maintains and adequate inventory of supplies aboard emergency vehicles; conducts regular inspections.
  • Cleans and disinfects assigned vehicles after each use.
  • Performs fire prevention inspections and related activities as assigned.
  • Performs pre-fire incident planning.
  • Provides fire prevention information to the public; assists in teaching fire safety and CPR classes.
  • Provides tours of the fire station.
  • Issues burn permits.
  • Assists in the installation and maintenance of the municipal alarm system.
  • Performs housekeeping, grounds keeping, and building maintenance duties.
  • Performs the duties of the Fire Captain in his or her absence as assigned.
  • Performs related duties.

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• No experience requirements.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of New Hampshire for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements for firefighter certification in the State of New Hampshire.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain appropriate state EMS certification.

• Knowledge of the operation of all apparatus and equipment and methods used in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires and in rescue/EMS work.
• Knowledge of emergency medical principles and applications.
• Knowledge of Firefighting standards, practices, strategies, tactics, and equipment.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures of the fire department.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of building construction and related codes, fire-ground hydraulics and the location of hazardous occupancies in the municipality.
• Knowledge of hydrant locations, water systems and water mains.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal fire codes.
• Knowledge of universal precautions relating to infection control.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of algebra, pharmacology, and chemistry.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials.
• Skill in the operation of all firefighting, rescue and EMS equipment, including motor vehicles.
• Skill in extrication techniques.
• Skill in patient assessment.
• Skill in the use of a computer.
• Skill in the use of radios and communication equipment.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.