Its More Than a Job.
The Guilford Fire Department is looking for dedicated professionals who value teamwork, continuous improvement and meaningful service to the community. Our members respond to a diverse range of emergencies while providing fire suppression, advanced life support, technical rescue and specialized regional response services.
A career with Guilford means becoming part of a department where training is constant, expectations are high and every member has an opportunity to grow.
Why
Guilford?
Guilford offers a unique environment for firefighters and emergency medical professionals seeking a challenging and rewarding career. Our members operate across multiple disciplines, gaining experience that extends well beyond traditional fire suppression.
From high-quality basic and advanced life support to technical rescue, public safety diving, hazardous materials response and marine emergencies, our personnel train to perform confidently in complex and demanding situations. This variety creates opportunities to develop new skills, pursue specialized training and build a lasting career in public safety.
Were Looking for
Good People.
Certifications and experience matter -but so do character, integrity and the ability to work as part of a team. We seek individuals who are dependable, motivated and committed to serving others with professionalism and compassion.
The work can be taught. The skills can be strengthened. What matters most is arriving with the right attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine commitment to the people and community we serve.
Invested In Your
Development
Our commitment to training does not end when the hiring process is complete. Guilford firefighters continually develop their capabilities through company-level instruction, advanced medical education, multi-agency exercises and specialized rescue training.
Whether you are beginning your fire-service career or bringing years of experience to the department, you will be encouraged to continue learning, take on new challenges and reach your full professional potential.
Serve a Community That Supports Its Fire Department
Guilford is a shoreline community with a proud history, diverse response needs and a strong connection to its fire department. Our members protect neighbors, visitors, local businesses, waterways and critical infrastructure while building relationships that extend beyond emergency calls.
Serving here means becoming part of the community—and having the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day.
Open Positions
Part Time EMT
The Guilford Fire Department is seeking part-time EMTs to serve our community as members of our EMS Transport Team. This flexible position pays $26.00 per hour. Shifts are available Monday through Friday from (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM). Join a professional Fire and EMS organization and work alongside both other part time EMS professionals and career firefighter staff.
Part Time Paramedic
The Guilford Fire Department is seeking part-time Paramedics to serve our community as members of our EMS Transport Team. This flexible position pays $36.00 per hour. Shifts are available Monday through Friday from (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM). Join a professional Fire and EMS organization and work alongside both other part time EMS professionals and career firefighter staff.
Lateral Firefighter / Paramedic
Lateral transfer candidates must be full-time employees in good standing with a career fire department and must have successfully completed an approved regional firefighter recruit program within the past five years or have been continuously employed by their current department for at least five years. Applicants must hold National Registry Paramedic certification and a valid Connecticut Paramedic license prior to employment, as well as existing medical control authorization through Yale New Haven Health Center for EMS. Candidates must possess a valid Connecticut driver’s license, and a valid CPAT certification issued within the past 12 months or have at least two years of continuous service with their current department. All applicants must successfully complete a background investigation, physical examination, and drug and alcohol screening, and participate in an interview with the Guilford Board of Fire Commissioners.