Fire Medic

The City of Bangor is pleased to announce a new opportunity within the Fire Department for Fire Medic (Paramedic). The Bangor Fire Department is accepting applications to fill immediate openings for Fire Medics (Paramedics). This position is essential in delivering advanced life support (ALS) and emergency medical care while supporting fire operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Requirements

Requirements include possession and maintenance of a valid driver's license, high school diploma or equivalent, State of Maine Paramedic License, current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS, and EVOC/AVOC certification. Please include information on your application to clearly demonstrate you meet these requirements.

Qualified applicants will undergo an extensive evaluation including a physical ability test. Successful applicants will also be required to pass a background check and psychological evaluation.

Benefits & Pay

Bangor Fire Medics work an attractive daytime schedule of four (4) 10-hour shifts per week (Monday-Friday) and receive a highly competitive wage package: Starting pay: $27.49 - $32.54/hour (DOE) plus an additional $2.00/hour ambulance stipend, plus an educational incentive of $5,000 for Paramedic certification.

Retirement options include Maine Public Employees Retirement System plan 3C (2/3 of average final compensation after 25 years with no age minimum), or ICMA-RC 401(a). Lateral transfer pay and vacation accumulation available for candidates with current career EMS service up to 6 years of experience.

The City pays up to 80% of health insurance costs with several health insurance options including low-deductible plans and a plan with a generous Health Savings Account (H.S.A) match. Affordable coverage for dental, vision, and life insurance plans are also available.

Bangor Fire Department employees enjoy time off starting at 3 weeks of vacation annually, 180 hours of sick leave per year, and 13 recognized holidays for the purposes of holiday benefit pay.

Written and Physical Exam (by invitation only):Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Location: Bangor Fire Department Central Station - 289 Main St. Bangor, ME 04401 at08:00am. Interviews will be held in the afternoon following successful completion of physical exams.

How to Apply

Applications can be completed online (HR Upload Portal (bangormaine.gov) (https://hrupload.bangormaine.gov/hrupload/) and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and invitations to the written and physical exam may be extended at any time in the application process. Questions may be directed to apply@bangormaine.gov. Thank you for your interest in working for the City of Bangor!

About the City of Bangor

The City of Bangor provides a great number of services to our citizens across a dozen departments. From plowing roads to emergency response to registering your vehicle, the City of Bangor does it all. We take pride in the variety of services we offer including a major Airport in Maine, a regional transit system, one of two Public Health Departments in the State, and the more typical services that our citizens have come to expect.

Our community is the third largest in Maine with just over 31,000 residents with a large influx during the day as commuters arrive to begin their work day. Nicknamed the "Queen City", we boast several local colleges, full-service convention center, and a waterfront concert venue that draws large crowds to Bangor every year.

Come join our team and be a part of our public service commitment to thousands of Mainers.

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