Assistant EMS Chief

Overview

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Position: Assistant Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Chief

• The City of Belfast is accepting applications for the full-time Assistant Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Chief. The successful candidate will be a highly responsible officer who works under the broad supervision of the Deputy Chief and Chief, in the operation and supervision of the City of Belfast Fire & Ambulance Department. This role executes and assists with the day-to-day operations of EMS, supports Fire and Ambulance Department programs, and fulfills supervisory roles.
  
  The EMS Assistant Chief is responsible for all EMS and firefighting work functioning and responding as an ALS provider to medical emergencies as well as fire-related emergencies to save lives and protect property.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified licensed Paramedic
• At least five consecutive years of active Firefighter (FF)/EMS service experience
• Hazmat Awareness level (with required refreshers); preference for Hazmat Operations level certifications
• Successfully completed ICS 100, 200, 700
• Current EVOC/AVOC certification
• Approved as a driver of all EMS apparatus and hold a valid clean driver’s license; preferred Fire apparatus driver
• CPR / ACLS instructor; preference for Fire Service Instructor 1 and/or EMS Instructor or willingness to obtain within a reasonable period
• Firefighter 1 or Firefighter 2 Certification or willingness to obtain within a reasonable period
• EMS instructor or willingness to obtain within 12 months of hiring/promotion

The City offers a generous benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, Medical, Dental, Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance, as well as Maine PERS Retirement, Vacation and Sick leave and PTO. Applications and the job description may be obtained in person or online yofbelfast.org.

All applications are to be submitted in confidence. A complete application should include a letter of introduction, a completed Belfast Employment Application form (downloaded at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).), and a resume. Applications must be received by the Human Resource Administrator, Nancy Driscoll, at 131 Church Street no later than 6:00 PM on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026. Applications should be in a sealed envelope and may be delivered by mail, e-mail, online, or in person to:

In compliance with Federal and State Equal Employment Opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status or the presence of non-job-related medical condition or handicap.

The City of Belfast is an equal opportunity employer.