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Firefighter Job Opportunities

FirefighterHow to Become a Swampscott Firefighter

We seek only those who truly wish to become a part of the community by engaging with our residents and visitors while providing the highest level of service. Firefighting presents a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives every day and we only want recruits who embrace this opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer and are actively seeking as diverse an applicant pool as possible.

  • Start by completing the online application form here.
  • Sign up and take the entrance exam when notified that it has been scheduled ($25* fee to take the exam).
  • Anyone who submits their application will receive notification when there is an entrance exam scheduled and a payment portal will be made live at that time.
  • There is no exam currently scheduled at this time.
  • Candidates who successfully complete the application and pass the exam are placed on a list of eligible candidates that the Department can bring in for an interview.
  • Once a candidate is selected, they go through a thorough background check, a physical and psychological assessment and are required to pass the Massachusetts Physical Abilities Test (PAT) for Fire and Police Departments.
  • Once a candidate has passed these requirements and has been hired, they will then be scheduled for the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy.
  • Upon completion of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and one year’s service, you will officially be a Swampscott Firefighter! 

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Structural Firefighting
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Water/Ice Rescues
  • Hazard Mitigation
  • Community Engagement
  • Teamwork

Qualifications

  • Be legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Not be a convicted felon or have any equivalent convictions that would be a felony in Massachusetts
  • Be at least 21 at the time of the entrance examination
  • Not be above the maximum age of 35 at the time of the entrance examination*
  • Be a high school graduate or possess a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
  • Have a Massachusetts Class D driver's license or a transferable license from another state and agree to obtain a Massachusetts Class D driver’s license within six (6) months of appointment to the Swampscott Fire Department
  • Have the ability to obtain a Massachusetts Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license and agree to obtain a Massachusetts Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license within one (1) year of appointment to the Swampscott Fire Department
  • Reside within a 25-mile radius of the Town of Swampscott
  • No tobacco use (smoking, vaping or other product(s)) eg: chewing tobacco etc.

* Could possibly be waived under unique or exceptional circumstances

Salary

  • The starting base salary for entry level Firefighter/EMTs is $57,540

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision and Dental Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Sick Leave, Vacation Time, 13 Paid Holidays
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Defined Benefit Retirement
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Uniform Allowance

Application

The online application link can be found HERE.

Note: Filling out the application and submitting your resume does not complete your application process. There will be a written entrance exam on April 8, 2023. The exam fee is $25.* Instructions on submitting your application fee will be sent to you via email.

* May be waived for demonstrated hardship.