Bangor City Hall
262 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401

Phone:
207.992.4200

Business Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Departments > Human Resources > Fire Fighter/EMT

Firefighter/EMT

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The City of Bangor, Maine Fire Department is accepting applications to fill immediate openings for Firefighter/EMT positions. Requirements include the following: minimum of Maine EMT-Basic license, possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license, and high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants will undergo an extensive evaluation including written fire exam and a Bangor Fire Department physical ability test. Applicants who present a valid (within last 6 months) IAFF/IAFC Candidate Physical Ability Test card will be excused from physical ability test.

Successful applicants will be required to pass a background check and psychological evaluation.

Bangor firefighters work an attractive two (2) 24 hour shifts a week with no forced overtime for shift coverage and a highly competitive wage package. Starting salary: $46,672.08-$62,462.40 plus educational incentives, $2,500 for EMT-A $5,000 for EMT-P certification, (contract negotiations ongoing with anticipated pay increases). Retirement options include Maine Public Employees Retirement System plan 3C (2/3rd of average final compensation after 25 years with no age minimum), or an ICMA-RC 401(a). Lateral transfer pay and vacation accumulation available for candidates with current career Fire/EMS service up to 6 years’ experience.

Written and Physical Exam: Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the Cross Insurance Center, 515 Main Street, Bangor, ME 04401 at 08:30am. Interviews will be held in the afternoon following successful completion of written and physical exam.

Applicants must complete a City application which is available on the City's website City of Bangor - Application for Employment. Applications, cover letter, resumes must be submitted via the City's online application portal or emailed directly to amy.somes@bangormaine.gov by 4:00pm (EST) August 30, 2024.

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Bangor and the Bangor Fire Department!