Firefighter / Paramedic & Paramedic (Career)

Employment Opportunity – Job Posting

FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC (CAREER)

Single Role PARAMEDIC (CAREER)

The Town of Douglas Fire Department is accepting applications for the full-time position of Firefighter/Paramedic and Single Role Paramedic. Lateral applicants encouraged. Ideal candidates will have a least one year of experience working as a firefighter/paramedic and/or paramedic.

Firefighter/Paramedic candidates must be able to successfully complete a CORI and background investigation, HRD medical physical exam and DOT Drug Screening, HRD physical ability test (PAT), and the full time ten-week Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Recruit Training Program or equivalent as a condition of employment.

Single-Role Paramedic candidates must be able to complete a CORI/detailed background check, medical physical exam, lift test, and DOT drug screening as a condition of employment. Single Role Paramedics are not required to be trained as firefighters.

Required minimum qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License
• CPR/BLS Certification
• ACLS
• Nationally Registered EMT-Paramedic with ability to obtain MA EMT-P Certification within 45 days of hire.

Desired qualifications:

• Pro Board Firefighter I/II Certification
• Hazardous Materials Operations Level
• Completion of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Recruit Training Program

Salary Range (Base):

• Paramedic (Single Role): $77,546.56 – $84,156.80
• Firefighter/Paramedic: $85,321.60 – $92,572.48

Candidates may be started at higher step depending on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits plus other monetary incentives based on the IAFF Local 5061 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Ready to Apply?

Position is open until filled.

• First review of applications will take place on 5/8/2026 (Posted 4/23/2026)

To apply:

Submit the following via email to Deputy Fire Chief Kelly Manning at kmanning@douglas-ma.gov:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three Professional References
• Documents - CPR, ACLS, and EMT Certification.

The Town of Douglas is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

Questions?

For benefits-related questions, please contact:
Holly Cotnoir, Benefits Manager
hcotnoir@douglas-ma.gov | 508-476-4000 ext. 256
https://douglas-ma.gov/217/Employee-Benefits

For union contract questions:
Anthony Worster, Union President
aworster@douglas-ma.gov

Link to union contract:
https://douglas-ma.gov/251/Contract-Postings

For questions about this recruitment:
Deputy Fire Chief Kelly Manning
kmanning@douglas-ma.gov | 508-476-2267 ext. 301

For job posting, About Us/Department Overview Statement, & job description:

https://douglas-ma.gov/792/Employment-Opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,547.00 - $92,573.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance

Work Location: In person