WAYLAND, MA — The Wayland Fire Department is seeking a new firefighter-paramedic to join its emergency response team.
The full-time position includes fire suppression, fire prevention and education, advanced life support care, rescue operations and other department duties. The job was posted Oct. 5 and will remain open until filled.
Initial compensation ranges from $87,937.62 to $96,462.62 depending on qualifications, according to a department recruitment notice. The amount includes stipends, holiday pay, a uniform allowance and education incentives.
Employees work rotating 24-hour shifts consisting of one day on, one day off, one day on and five days off.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Massachusetts driver's license and either National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians or Massachusetts paramedic certification.
Benefits include 12 paid holidays, Massachusetts state retirement, health coverage, paid time off based on years of service and training opportunities.
The department provides ambulance transportation, rescue services and emergency medical care around the clock. Its ambulance service is licensed at the paramedic level by the state, according to the department.
Those who are interested should email a letter of interest and résumé to hr@wayland.ma.us.
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