Firefighter/Paramedic
Town of West Hartford Firefighter/Paramedic
Seeking men and women to join our firefighting team. Work entails general Fire Department duties including firefighting and rescue work.
Minimum Qualifications
All persons who meet all of the following minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. The West Hartford Fire Department is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
- Age: Eighteen (18) years of age. Please state your date of birth in the appropriate space on the application. Failure to do so will automatically disqualify your application for the position.
- Education: Graduation from a standard high school or a recognized general education equivalency (GED).
- Required License/Certifications: Applicants must possess a valid Driver’s License at the time of appointment. Applicants must either currently possess NREMT Paramedic and/or be a CT Licensed Paramedic with the ability to attain medical control. All candidates are required to provide evidence of physical ability as certified (within 1 year) through the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) prior to appointment.
A Firefighter-Paramedic hired and assigned to work as a Firefighter-Paramedic shall remain a licensed Paramedic with Town of West Hartford Sponsor Hospital medical control and maintain the requisite credentials as a condition of employment for a minimum period of at least ten (10) ten years following appointment unless reassigned by the Fire Chief or designee.
- Physical Examination and Psychological Examination: Both a physical exam and psychological exam will be required. Candidates must be able to meet and maintain the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Standards for Respiratory Protection (29 CFR 1910.134) as amended and successfully complete a medical evaluation as outlined in NFPA 1582. Psychological exam must be passed according to department standards.
- Drug Testing: Candidates shall be required to submit to a drug test as part of the pre-employment medical examination. Applicants must complete the Drug Testing Supplement to the Employment Application. Failure to do so will automatically disqualify your application for the position.
- Non-Smoking Requirement: Due to the physical demands of this position, the Town of West Hartford requires that all qualified candidates certify that they are non-smokers. Applicants must complete the Non-Smoking Statement. Failure to do so will automatically disqualify your application for the position. Candidates will be required to attest to this fact prior to being certified for eligibility.
- Character Requirement: Candidates must meet the highest legal and ethical standards. No applicant will be accepted with any drug related conviction, felony conviction, conviction for any Class A or Class B misdemeanor or any conviction for domestic violence. Candidates will undergo a rigorous background investigation, before a final offer of employment. An applicant may be disqualified for reason such as but not limited to, poor employment history, recent use of illegal drugs, or previously undetected criminal activity. Any omission, falsification, fabrication, lie or misleading statement will automatically result in disqualification from further consideration with Town of West Hartford.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications are not required to apply however, possessing a specific preferred qualification, or any combination thereof may be utilized to determine more highly qualified candidates for interview and selection. Include, but limited to, valid medical control from a Connecticut hospital, Firefighter I or Firefighter II.
EOE/MF West Hartford