NOTICE OF VACANCY – April 28, 2026
POSITION: FIREFIGHTER/ EMT, AEMT OR PARAMEDIC
FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Bedford, NH Fire Department is now accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for potential future vacant positions of Firefighter – EMT, AEMT or Paramedic. Currently, four shifts of 11 (Shift Captain, Lieutenant and 9 Firefighters).
- Wage adjustment for lateral transfers and private EMS based on years of service.
- Eligibility for promotion after 3 years.
- Tuition/shift reassignment for career development (Paramedicine, Fire Officer, etc.)
- Multiple in-house fire academy classes.
- Fire and EMS training provided on duty and off duty with overtime pay.
- 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule (24/72).
- Daily rotation of positions.
- Annual Incentives (Tech Rescue, Pump/Aerial, etc.)
- PFAS Free gear to all employees.
- 8-step pay system
2026 Hourly rates EMT-$25.61-$31.17 AEMT-$26.72-32.53 Paramedic-$28.94-35.23
Typical Duties:
- Respond to fire and medical emergencies.
- Drive and operate emergency apparatus.
- Inventory and maintain all apparatus and equipment in a constant state of readiness.
- Participate in fire prevention and risk reduction activities.
- Participate in regular training.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 18 years of age,
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current CPAT certification or eligible for lateral transfer.
- Firefighter I certification, (Paramedics with only CPAT are encouraged to apply)
- National Registered EMT,
- Advance or Paramedic Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred).
- Qualified candidates will be expected to successfully pass the department, oral board, acrophobia test (ladder climb), and Chief’s interview to be considered eligible.
- Firefighter 2 required within one year and CDL required within two years.
Application link is below: https://www.bedfordnh.gov/230/Employment-Opportunities
Union Contract for additional information and 2026 wages: https://www.bedfordnh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9282/FIRE-CBA-2026-to-2028-Ratified-and-Signed
For a comprehensive job posting see: https://www.bedfordnh.gov/jobs.aspx To apply use the application listed as “General Application for Employment – all other positions” Completed applications, resumes, and cover letters may be submitted to jobs@bedfordnh.org or mail/dropped off to: Human Resources Department, Bedford Town Offices, 24 North Amherst Road Bedford, NH, 03110.
For more information, please contact Deputy Chief Eric Dubowik at edubowik@bedfordnh.org or 603-391-5488. Observation time (Ride along) are highly encouraged to see what Bedford Fire is about. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled - EEO