The City of Newton is currently accepting applications for full-time firefighter/EMT positions. We are seeking candidates representing diversity both in terms of gender, race, and ethnicity and also in qualifications and experience who are well-rounded and have a desire to provide the highest level of service to the community. The duties of members of the Newton Fire Department include protecting life, property and the environment; participates in general firefighting activities and emergency pre-hospital care of the sick and injured; responding to alarms and emergency calls; driving and operating firefighting apparatus and ambulance vehicles. To apply you must have a current EMT-B certification and must meet knowledge, health and physical qualifications set forth by the department. There is also a physical and written test on June 5 and interviews on June 16 that you must complete.
To apply, review the 2021 candidate information packet and apply online by 4:30 p.m. on May 28, 2021.
