Join the Williston Fire Department in beautiful Chittenden County, Vermont! We're a thriving career/on-call department and are looking for dedicated Career Firefighter/EMTs to join our dynamic team. Ideal candidates possess a strong work ethic, EMS (and preferably Fire) experience, a clean driving record, and are detail oriented. Share your passion for public service, training, and exceeding expectations with us. Lateral candidates (those with prior experience as a firefighter and/or EMT) are strongly encouraged to apply!

Why Williston?

• One of Vermont's fastest-growing towns with a vibrant community of over 10,000 residents.
• Daytime population exceeds 20,000 due to bustling commerce and retail.
• A community that balances growth with open space to create a sought-after place to live, work and play.
• Surrounded by natural beauty, nestled between Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains.
• Williston offers a high quality of life, excellent schools, and a wide range of recreational opportunities and easy access to outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and water sports.

Department Overview:

• Annual call volume of 2,500+ incidents, including approximately 1,700 Emergency Medical Responses.
• Paramedic-level emergency transport ambulances.
• All Hazards response organization, including technical rescue capabilities.
• ALS Engine Company operational 24/7 with plans for expansion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• National Registry - EMT certification at time of employment.
• Firefighter I, AEMT, or Paramedic certified preferred.
• Must obtain Firefighter 1 certification within 12 months if not already certified.
• Current Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification is required prior to employment.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities include, and are not limited to:

• Provide emergency medical services such as taking vital signs, administering semiautomatic defibrillation, conducting patient assessments, and other patient care tasks.
• Perform interior firefighting activities such as utilizing fire hoses, heavy stream appliances, extinguishers, ladders, and ventilating burning buildings.
• Respond to various emergencies in Williston and mutual aid communities.
• Contribute to fire prevention programs and educational activities.
• Active participation in Fire and EMS training events and lesson plan development.
• Frequent strenuous physical work, often in situations of severe personal danger and exposure to various weather conditions and hazardous environments.
• Administrative and operational duties associated with daily firehouse operations.
• For the full job description, click here.

Salary and Benefits:

• Starting salary:
• Entry-level Hires: $62,265* approximate annual salary for Firefighter I/EMT certification. Pay incentives for additional certifications.   
• Lateral Hires: Up to $75,957* approximate annual salary, depending on certifications and experience. Requirements are at least one year of full-time career fire or EMS service experience with NREMT EMT certification or five years of credible and continuous volunteer/paid on call service with NREMT EMT certification.  Email applications@willistonfire.com for more details.
• Additional Pay Incentives: Half percent (0.5%) for Firefighter II, five percent (5%) for AEMT, ten percent (10%) for Paramedic.
• The seniority and accrual of vacation, sick, or other leave time for all new hires will be based on their date of hire with the Williston Fire Department.
• Lateral Hires may have the ability to purchase qualified service credit in the Vermont Municipal Employers Retirement pension system if they previously participated in a public retirement system.
• For further salary and benefits information, email admin@willistonfire.com.

* Estimate assumes 4 worked holidays and 8 non-worked holidays; actual schedule may vary.

Work Schedule:

• Estimated Start Date: March 31, 2025
• Union (IAFF) positions with a 56-hour work week (24-hour on / 48-hour off rotation  schedule).
• Schedule includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

How to Apply:

Click Here for an Application. Please submit your application with a cover letter and resume to applications@willistonfire.com or mail to:

Williston Fire Department
Attn: Chief of Department, Aaron J. Collette
645 Talcott Road
Williston, Vermont 05495

Application Deadline: January 31, 2025

The Town of Williston is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are encouraged to apply.