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Townsend Fire-EMS is the proud continuation of two of the Town of Townsend, Massachusetts' public safety agencies, the Townsend Fire Department and the Townsend Municipal Ambulance Service.

We are as committed to providing the residents of the Town of Townsend with the highest level of Fire and EMS services as ever. We will bring our combined resources to bear to improve both the EMS and Fire Suppression areas of our Department.

15 January 2010
The Townsend Fire-EMS Department, 13 Elm Street, P.O. Box 530, Townsend, MA 01469 is seeking applications to fill one Full-time Firefighter/EMT-Basic position. Candidates meeting the qualifications outlined below and included in the Firefighter/EMT, Town of Townsend Job description, are to mail or hand deliver their intent with resume, town job application, CORI form and attached references outlining qualifications to Chief Donald Klein. Cut off for application submission is Friday, February 26, 2010, at noon at Townsend Fire Headquarters.

Job Description, Job Responsibilities, and Job Qualifications:
In addition to the Qualifications and Requirements outlined in the job description, the selected candidate must, Have a minimum; a high school diploma or equivalent; two years or greater experience within an organized fire department; Massachusetts EMT-B (Emergency Medical Technician at the Basic Level) with experience working for an ambulance service, active Class D drivers license or higher; current CPR certification; and Firefighter I/II certification preferred.

Applicants must provide 5 references that can attest to skills, experience, and interpersonal skills, as outlined below. Candidates must have very good oral and written communications skills, present a positive public image, have both a mechanical and computer aptitude, relate well to children and senior citizens, work well with others, able to develop public confidence and respect, work independently, and be self-motivated.

Candidates must also be a non-smoker; submit to a background check, pass a department physical and psychological evaluation; meet the State of Massachusetts Medical and Physical Fitness Standard requirements, once hired. In addition, must live in the Town of Townsend or within a fifteen (15) mile radius of fire headquarters within six (6) months of hire date and remain within this distance during employment, and shall respond to off-hour incidents as directed by the chief in accordance with the current department policy.

Hired firefighter must sign an employment agreement to maintain EMT-Basic Certification during time of employment.

Pay will be $31,995.89 and benefits as outline for non-union employees. A copy of the job description, Town of Townsend job application and CORI form can be obtained from the Chief of the Department.

Applications will only be accepted from those meeting the qualifications listed above. All applicants must submit: Resume, 5 references (with name, address, phone and availability), CORI form, Town of Townsend Job Application, High School or higher diploma, fire department work experience, copy of EMT card, copy of drivers license, and Firefighter I/II certification.

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