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Falmouth Fire/ Rescue
Falmouth, MA · Barnstable County
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Department careers page ↗Falmouth Fire/Rescue serves the Town of Falmouth on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, operating out of a headquarters at 399 Main Street under Fire Chief Jeffrey Lewis and Deputy Chiefs Scott J. Thrasher and Chad E. Absten. The department's model is built around cross-training: line personnel work as firefighter/paramedics or firefighter/EMTs, delivering both suppression and advanced life support medical care, which the department notes accounts for the large majority of its emergency responses.
Beyond structural firefighting and EMS transport, Falmouth Fire/Rescue personnel handle hazardous materials incidents and technical rescues, and the department runs an active fire prevention division covering inspections, permitting (open burning, dumpsters, welding/hot work, fireworks, Knox boxes) and public CPR training. As with all Town of Falmouth positions, Fire and Police jobs are non-civil-service, meaning the department can recruit and hire directly rather than through a civil-service list.
MissionTo provide to the Citizens and Visitors of our Town the most effective, efficient and expedient emergency services for the protection of life and property due to fire, medical emergencies, and natural or man-made disasters.
Falmouth Fire/Rescue hires through the Town of Falmouth's central HR office rather than a separate fire-department application. Openings, when posted, appear on the Town's job portal; applicants are encouraged to upload a cover letter and current resume with their application. Because Fire and Police positions are non-civil-service, the department is not restricted to hiring off a civil-service exam list.
Requirements
- Ability to work effectively and respectfully with individuals and groups of varying abilities, cultures, backgrounds, ages, and identities
Hiring process
- Submit an application through the Town of Falmouth's online job portal when a Fire/Rescue position is posted
- Upload a cover letter and current resume with the application
Benefits
The Town of Falmouth offers benefit-eligible employees competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, and participation in the Town's pension plan.
How do I become a firefighter with Falmouth Fire/Rescue?
Apply through the Town of Falmouth's online job portal when a Fire/Rescue position is posted, uploading a cover letter and current resume with your application. Fire positions are non-civil-service, so the department hires directly rather than off a civil-service list.
Does Falmouth Fire/Rescue hire firefighter/paramedics and firefighter/EMTs?
Yes. Falmouth Fire/Rescue personnel are cross-trained as firefighter/paramedics or firefighter/EMTs, so the same crews that respond to fires also deliver ambulance and advanced life support care, which the department says makes up the large majority of its call volume.
What benefits does Falmouth Fire/Rescue offer employees?
Benefit-eligible Town of Falmouth employees, including Fire/Rescue staff, receive competitive compensation along with health, dental, and vision insurance and participation in the Town's pension plan.
Who do I contact about Falmouth Fire/Rescue job openings?
The Town's HR team handles Fire/Rescue hiring and can be reached at 508-495-7330 or faljobs@falmouthma.gov.