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The Hopedale Fire Department is a combination department that consists of 2 full-time chief officers, 8 full-time firefighters, 16 paid on-call firefighters and 10 call firefighter candidates. All non-management full-time positions are civil service positions. All paid on-call positions are non civil service positions. To obtain full time employment, interested individuals must take the Massachusetts Civil Service Firefighter Examination (Written and Physical Abilities Test) to be placed on a statewide hiring listed established bi-annually. To obtain paid on-call employment, individuals must submit an application and complete the Hopedale Fire Department Call Firefighter hiring process.

General Description:
Firefighters must perform a wide range of fire and life protection responisibilties necessary to the safety of the community. These include, but are not limited to the following:

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Protect Life and property against fire by responding to alarms, driving and oeprating fire apparatus, making emergency entrances, using ropes, ladders and extinguishers, applying water streams from hoses, effectiving ventilation, salvage and overhauling, and preserving evidence of fire. Responding to alarms and other emergencies when off duty.
  • Perform rescue and lifesaving functions such as searching out and removing victims, providing basic and first aid and life support, and transporting victims to medical facilities.
  • Performs routine maintenance and cleaning work in the fire station; cleans and performs minor repairs, to related firefighting equipment. Participates in training exercises and attends school as required.
Qualifications:
  1. Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
  2. High School Diploma or GED required.
  3. Valid Massachusetts driver's license required by date of hire, with a reasonable driving record and no DWI convictions within 5 years of applying.
  4. Comply with the departments no smoking policy.
  5. Pass a Physical Agility Test (PAT) and drug screening.
  6. Have good reading comprehension skills; ability to prepare reports regarding differenct occurences.
  7. Have good verbal communication skills; ability to interact with coworkers, supervisors and the general public.
  8. Have a good mechanical aptitude to learn technical knowledge and skills.
  9. Ability to function effectively in dangerous situations where pesronal safety may be in jeopary and where conditions are stressful.
  10. Ability to use physical force to perform property and lifesaving functions.
  11. Ability to work long hours during any type of emergency call.
Salary Range:
Dependent on full-time or paid on-call status.
 

The Town of Hopedale is an M/F/EEO Employer.
All positions will remain open until filled.