Fire & EMS Careers

Incumbent oversees and coordinates the emergency medical services program and related departmental training; also performs administrative duties and assumes responsibility for the department in the absence of the Fire Chief.  Participates as needed in activities including firefighting, emergency response, hazardous materials response and technical rescue. 

Required Connecticut Certifications and Licenses: CDL or Q license (or other state’s equivalent); Confined Space; EMT-B; Fire Officer II; Fire Service Instructor I; HazMat Technician, 40-hour EPA; Incident Command; Paramedic and Safety Officer.

Incumbent supervises and coordinates activities of fire lieutenants, firefighters and paramedics including firefighting, emergency response, hazardous materials response, technical rescue and emergency medical services. 

Required Connecticut Licenses and Certifications: CDL or Q driver’s license (or other state’s equivalent); Confined Space; EMT-B; Fire Officer II; Fire Service Instructor I; HazMat Technician-40 hour EPA; Incident Command and Safety Officer. Fire Marshall certification or the ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of employment also required. 

Incumbent is responsible for the administration and management of the Mohegan Tribal Fire Department and planning, implementing and directing all aspects of tribal emergency services, including:  fire suppression, fire prevention, fire alarms, inspection and code activities, hazardous materials response, emergency medical services and crisis response for the Emergency Management Plan.   Incumbent is also responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable and relevant tribal, state and federal regulations and current Mohegan Tribal Fire Codes and Standards.  

Required Current Licenses and Certifications: State of CT driver’s license with Q endorsement (or another state’s equivalent) or CDL (Commercial Driver’s License); Fire Marshal and Certified Fire Officer III. Must pass a medical examination annually.

Incumbent supervises and coordinates daily activities of fire fighters and participates in activities including firefighting, emergency response, hazardous materials response, technical rescue and emergency medical services. 

Required Connecticut Licenses and Certifications: CDL or Q Driver’s License, or other state’s equivalent; Confined Space; EMT-B; Fire Service Instructor 1; Fire Officer 1; HazMat Technician, 40-hour EPA; Incident Command and Safety Officer.

Incumbent is responsible for enforcing federal, state and local mandated fire safety laws and related codes.  When called upon, assists in the control and extinguishing of fires, protects life and property, conducts rescue operations, and provides emergency medical services. 

Required Connecticut Licenses and Certifications: EMT-B; Fire Inspector; Fire Marshall; Public Fire & Life Safety Educator; Incident Command; Firefighter II and Safety Officer.

Incumbent controls and extinguishes fires, protects life and property, conducts rescue operations and provides emergency medical services. 

Required Connecticut Licenses and Certifications: CDL or Q driver’s license, or other state’s equivalent; Connecticut Physical Agility Test (CPAT) within two (2) years prior to employment ~OR~ employment as an active Firefighter with a municipal, industrial, or similar department for a minimum of two (2) years of continuous employment;  EMT-B; Fire Fighter II; HazMat Operational; must obtain HazMat Technician, 40 hour EPA or equivalent within one (1) year of employment

Incumbent responds to medical emergency calls and assesses the patient’s condition to determine a course of treatment; administers ALS (Advanced Life Support) on patient when necessary.

Required Connecticut Licenses and Certifications: Paramedic; CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation); ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support); PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support); PHTLS (Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support) and Valid motor vehicle operator’s license from state of residency.

Note: Paramedic I:  One (1) year practicing paramedic experience and/or medical control through a local hospital; Paramedic II:  Four (4) to eight (8) years paramedic experience; Paramedic III:  Eight (8) or more years paramedic experience.