Fire Fighter
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.
• Dental insurance • ProBoard Certified Firefighter I/II
• Employee assistance program * Massachusetts Firefighting
° Health insurance Academy Graduates
• Life insurance * EMT Advanced or
° Paid time off Paramedic Certified
• Retirement plan
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•Vision insurance Town of Montague residents
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.
Required skills
- EMT-Basic Certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
- Driver License
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician ( EMT )
- Certified Paramedic
- Physical Fitness
