HIRING NOW: Firefighter/EMTs or Firefighter/Paramedics

The Hadley, MA Fire Department, in coordination with the Hadley Select Board, is seeking to hire multiple experienced, highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to serve full-time as Firefighter/EMT-B/Paramedics for a combination paid/paid on-call fire department. These positions are covered under Union Local 5486, AFL-CIO.  Tentative Start Date: August 1, 2026

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

• 4:00 PM EST on Friday, July 10, 2026
• Incomplete or late submissions will not be scored or reviewed.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Review the Job Posting and Job Description below. Incomplete submittals will not be reviewed or scored.
• Submit a completed job application, resume, and cover letter to the Hadley Fire Department by mail or email:

Mail:
Hadley Fire Department
15 East Street
Hadley, MA 01035

Email:
fireadmin@hadleyma.gov

HIRING PROCESS:

• Applications will be reviewed and scored.
• Consideration for interviews will be given based on scoring of certification level and experience.
• Finalists will be required to complete; CORI, medical exam/drug screening, psychological test and extensive background check. 
• Successful candidates shall be responsible for passing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Fire Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
• Successful candidate accept an offered position and are hired shall reside within 15 air miles from border to border (Hadley, MA 01035) within one year of appointment.