Firefighter - Paramedic

The town of Upton is accepting applications for the full-time Firefighter/EMT Paramedic position. A second position is contingent upon approval at the town meeting in May. This position reports to the Fire/EMS Chief and is a dual role member of the department with advanced emergency medical care responsibilities and firefighting duties. Depending on the nature of the emergency, these personnel provide basic and advanced life support, perform extrication and rescue, and are responsible for combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires and saving life and property. A Firefighter/Paramedic is responsible for rapidly and efficiently performing various duties under emergency conditions, frequently involving considerable hazards.