The Greenland Fire Department, a combination department in the rapidly growing NH Seacoast region, is seeking candidates for an open Firefighter/EMS Provider position. Greenland is a 13 square mile town with a population of approximately 4,000 people, situated along the southern portion of Great Bay and neighbored by Newington, Portsmouth, Stratham, Rye and North Hampton. The Greenland Fire Department is responsible for providing fire, EMS and rescue services to a mixture of industrial, commercial, and residential properties as well as portions of Interstate 95, NH Route 33, and a CSX rail line. The department utilizes 2 engines, a 3,000-gallon tanker, 2 ambulances, and various support vehicles to provide these services.
Compensation & Benefits
• Starting pay $24 - $30/hr DOQ
• Low-cost Health and Dental insurance
• Longevity Bonuses
• 11 Paid Holidays @ 10 hrs of pay – PLUS – hours worked on holidays paid at 1.5 rate
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave
Work Environment
• 3 Personnel on-duty, 24/7
• 1-on, 1-off, 1-on, 5-off schedule
• Private sleeping quarters
• Overtime opportunities available
• EMS continuing education on shift
• Professional development training support
Minimum Qualifications
• Certified Firefighter 2 (Pro-Board or IFSAC w/NH Equivalency)
• Nationally registered EMT with ability to obtain NH EMS license
• Current CPAT certification or Lateral Transfer in accordance with NH Fire Standards and Training
Commission Administrative Rule PART Fire 703
• Valid driver’s license from state of residence
• Meet other minimum requirements of NH FSTC Admin. Rule PART Fire 701
• Successfully complete background check, driving record check and NFPA 1582 Physical.
Hiring Process & Schedule
The hiring process for this position has been structured to fill the position with minimal delay. Applicants
must ensure they are available for both interview dates, as rescheduling will not be possible.
• Application Deadline: Friday, July 24th, 2026 at 16:00 hrs
• Oral Board Interviews: Thursday, July 30th, 2026
• Chief’s Interviews: Thursday, August 7th, 2026
• Conditional Offer to Final Candidate: Tuesday, August 11th, 2026
• Criminal Record Check
• Driving Record Check
• NFPA 1582 Physical
• Anticipated Start Date: Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
TO APPLY:
Interested applicants must provide a completed Town of Greenland Employment Application (available at: https://www.greenland.nh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1899/Fire-Department-Application-2024-1-PDF ) with Cover Letter, Resume, and Copies of Relevant Certifications via mail or email to:
Greenland Fire Department
ATTN: Chief Riley J. Stanchina
13 Town Square
Greenland, NH 03840
Email: rstanchina@greenland.nh.gov Phone: 603-436-1188