Call Firefighter/EMT

The Avon Fire Department seeks qualified applicants for a Call/Firefighter EMT position. The successful candidate will work on an on-call basis and will be required to attend weekly training. Applicants must possess a High School diploma, a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License, and a valid Massachusetts Emergency Medical Technician’s Certification.

Candidates will be considered in the following order, those:

• possessing a current Massachusetts EMT certification, and as a condition of employment, will need to complete the Massachusetts Call/Volunteer Firefighting Academy program within one year of hire;
• enrolled in an EMT Program to be completed and certified to the EMT level within one year of hire, and as a condition of employment, will need to complete the Massachusetts Call/Volunteer Firefighting Academy program within one year of hire.

Compensation is determined by the agreement between the Town of Avon and the Avon Firefighters Relief Association. Starting pay range $18.69 per hour plus incentives. This is a non-union position covered by the agreement between the Town of Avon and the Avon Firefighters Relief Association. Applicants will be subject to a comprehensive background check, physical examination, psychological screening, and drug testing. Successful completion of the Massachusetts Human Resources Division Physical Ability Test is required prior to employment.