Career Firefighter​/EMT

The Town of Williston is accepting applications for a fulltime Career Firefighter/EMT until October 16th

Career Firefighter/EMT
Join the Williston Fire Department in beautiful Chittenden County, Vermont! We're a thriving career/on-call department and are looking for dedicated Career Firefighter/EMTs to join our dynamic team. Ideal candidates possess a strong work ethic, EMS (and preferably Fire) experience, a clean driving record, and are detail oriented. Share your passion for public service, training, and exceeding expectations with us. Lateral candidates (those with prior experience as a firefighter and/or EMT) are strongly encouraged to apply!

Why Williston?

One of Vermont's fastest-growing towns with a vibrant community of over 10,000 residents.

Daytime population exceeds 20,000 due to bustling commerce and retail.

A community that balances growth with open space to create a sought-after place to live, work and play.

Surrounded by natural beauty, nestled between Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains.

Williston offers a high quality of life, excellent schools, and a wide range of recreational opportunities and easy access to outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and water sports.

Department Overview:

Annual call volume of 2,600+ incidents, including approximately 1,800 Emergency Medical Responses.

Paramedic-level emergency transport ambulances.

All Hazards response organization, including technical rescue capabilities.

Advanced Life Support Engine Company operational 24/7 with plans for expansion.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

National Registry - EMT certification at time of employment.

Firefighter I, AEMT, or Paramedic certified preferred.

Must obtain Firefighter 1 certification within 12 months if not already certified.

Current Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification is required prior to employment.

Successful completion of a background check.

Must also have:

Thorough knowledge of firefighting and emergency medical care principles, equipment, and techniques.

Ability to understand and adhere to departmental and Town guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Ability to safely operate aerial devices, fire engines, and other emergency vehicles.

Proficiency in using fire hoses, forcible entry tools, and other emergency equipment.

Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations. Strong attention to detail in all tasks.

Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent judgment.

Capability to perform continuous strenuous effort for extended periods in hazardous and adverse weather conditions.

A thorough knowledge of Williston’s layout, streets, and hydrant locations. Effective oral and written communication skills.

Competency in using word processing, incident reporting, and other software systems.

Proficiency in understanding and following oral and written instructions in English.

Ability to rely on sight and hearing to assess emergencies and make decisions.

Excellent customer service skills, including a sense of compassion and empathy, and ability to maintain a high level of public trust.

Ability to comprehend and make inferences from written material in English.

Ability to manage and maintain confidential information, such as sensitive medical, criminal and fire/arson investigation data.

Ability to work as a team member, and to establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Must be able to wear proper safety equipment as determined by the department head in accordance with established OSHA regulations.

Ability to drag 165 pounds and lift at least 100 pounds.

Successful completion of a fitness for duty exam upon hire and annual medical and agility/skills testing.

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