Firefighter/Paramedic

Northbridge Fire Department – Now Hiring Firefighter/Paramedic

Make the Difference When It Matters Most. Join our department today!

The Northbridge Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates for an immediate opening for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.

Apply online or in person today. Certified paramedics are preferred. EMTs must be enrolled in an approved paramedic program. Firefighter I/II certification is also preferred.

Applications may be downloaded at northbridgefiredepartment.com or requested by emailing emckeown@northbridgemass.org.

Applications may also be picked up or dropped off at:

Northbridge Fire Department
1681 Providence Road
Northbridge, MA 01534

When submitting your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

Application Deadline:
April 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM

The Town of Northbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Enrolled in an approved paramedic program

Preferred Qualifications

• Career firefighter/paramedic lateral transfer from a full-time fire department
• Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) Career Recruit trained
• Firefighter I/II Certification
• Certified Paramedic

Ideal candidates will have experience delivering prehospital emergency medical care at the paramedic level, previous firefighting experience, and a desire to be engaged in a team-focused organization.

Candidates should be compassionate, energetic, and motivated to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

• 75% Employer-paid health insurance
• Clothing allowance
• Detail rate: $70 – $150 per hour
• Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays

Educational Incentives

• Tuition reimbursement
• College degree stipends
• Paid training time

Department Overview

The Northbridge Fire Department provides all-hazards response, including fire suppression, EMS, and hazardous materials mitigation, to residents and visitors.

We have members assigned to Fire District 7 Technical Rescue Team, with opportunities in:

• Dive Team
• Fire Investigation Unit (FIU)

The department responds to approximately 3,500 calls annually.

The department’s sixteen members are assigned to four working groups on a rotating 24-hour schedule with a 42-hour workweek.

Compensation is determined through the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Northbridge and IAFF Local 3338.

Firefighter/Paramedic Salary:
$72,650.50 – $82,960.00
(Includes 13 paid holidays and $6,000 paramedic stipend)

Experience, qualifications, and previous time in the fire service may influence the starting salary and benefits.

Hiring Process

Candidates will participate in:

• Oral interview board
• Thorough background investigation
• Massachusetts CORI check

Successful candidates must pass:

• Physical Ability Test (PAT)
• Pre-employment medical evaluation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,650.50 - $82,960.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person