Probationary Firefighter/EMT

The Turners Falls Fire District, located within the Town of Montague, MA, is accepting applications for the position of Probationary Firefighter/EMT. This is a full time position plus overtime and details. The Turners Falls Fire Department is a Combination department providing fire suppression, search & rescue, basic life support, and specialized functions to the Turners Falls Fire District as well as our surrounding communities, responding to over 1600 calls per year.

Applicants for the position must possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and possess Massachusetts Certification as an EMT-Basic. The candidate will be required to successfully complete a physical fitness ability test, physical examination and the Recruit Program of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. Applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and CORI check. The starting pay grade for the position is $50,341.60 - $52,223.52 per year with benefits, college education incentive, holiday pay, overtime opportunities, and a step increase after one year.

Benefits: Preference given to:

⁕Dental insurance ⁕ProBoard Certified Firefighter I/II

⁕Employee assistance program ⁕Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Graduates

⁕Health insurance ⁕EMT Advanced or Paramedic Certified

⁕Life insurance ⁕Town of Montague residents

⁕Paid time off

⁕Retirement plan

⁕Vision insurance

Applications for the position will be available at the Turners Falls Fire District office, 226 Millers Falls Road,

Turners Falls, MA 01376. Applicants must submit an application and resume no later than Twelve O’clock Noon on Monday Nov 10, 2025 to: Fire Chief, Turners Falls Fire District, 226 Millers Falls Road, Turners Falls, MA 01376.

The Turners Falls Fire District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.