Logo for: FirefighterApp
Login & Apply
Type: Firefighter
Job Title: Portsmouth RI - Firefighter
Salary: $59,298.36 to $ 79,425.81
Deadline: Jun 15, 2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Location: Portsmouth, RI

Job Announcement:

PORTSMOUTH RI FIRE DEPARTMENT

NOW RECRUITING

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid RIAFC PPA Certificate
  • Valid RIAFC Firefighter Written Exam Score
  • Must have a RI AEMT-Cardiac license or proof of being enrolled in a current RI-AEMT-Cardiac class

BENEFITS

  • 4 Platoon System - (24 on, 48 off, 24 on, 96 off)
  • Competitive Salary - (Starting pay$ 58,135.65 to $ 77,868.44)
  • RI State MERS Pension Plan
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • Vacation and Sick Time
  • IAFF Member Department Local 1949

The Portsmouth RI Fire Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please direct questions regarding this position to hr@portsmouthri.gov


About Firefighter Jobs

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their FirefighterApp account to monitor for updates.