EMPLOYMENT

Scroll past the open positions to see important information about benefits, schedules, equipment, etc.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

Bennington Rescue has a very inclusive culture and crew members participate in the interview process at Bennington Rescue. We want to ensure that the Mission and Vision of Bennington Rescue will continue to be our focus while embracing and enhancing our Core Values.

All candidates will meet with members of the Bennington Rescue operations and administrative crew in a group setting. This includes EMS Clinicians, Officers, and Billing Specialists. Certain positions may have additional requirements to assess knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the position.

OPEN POSITIONS - click on the position title

BENEFITS

DIFFERENTIALS & SUPPLEMENTAL PAY

• Night Differential $1.25 per hour

• Weekend Differential $2.25 per hour (weekend night shift work receives a $3.50 per hour differential)

• Degree Pay for Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate Degrees

• Position Pay for Coordinators, Field Training Officers, Lieutenants, & Captains

• On-time incentive pay

FULL TIME BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance (70% Employer Paid of Silver Level Plan), current provider is MVP

• $2000 employer funded HRA card (deductibles, copays, FSA eligible items, etc.)

• PTO - 120 hours per year to start

• Mental Health Days separate from PTO

• Holiday pay

• Dental insurance - optional

• Vision insurance - optional

• Supplemental insurance via AFLAC - optional

• 403b retirement plan with 8% employer match

• $25k Life & disability insurance paid for by BRS

• Uniform allowance

• Continuing education in house and via FOAMfrat

PART TIME BENEFITS

• 24-60 scheduled hours in a 2-week pay period.

• PTO prorated to hours scheduled (if working a 50% hours schedule, 50% of the equivalent PTO is available)

• Mental Health Days separate from PTO

• Holiday pay

• Dental insurance - optional

• Vision insurance - optional

• Supplemental insurance via AFLAC - optional

• $25k Life & disability insurance paid for by BRS

• Uniform allowance prorated to hours worked

• Continuing education in house and via FOAMfrat

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS

• Uniform allowance

• Continuing education in house and via FOAMfrat

• $25k Life & disability insurance paid for by BRS

additional EDUCATION benefits available

AEMT Education Support Program - EMTs at Bennington Rescue may apply to attend our AEMT education program. Time in class and clinical are paid hours with no cost to the EMT. There is no course fee unless the employee fails to complete the program.

Paramedic Education Support Program - EMTs/AEMTs at Bennington Rescue may apply to attend an accredited paramedic program using our support program. This program includes a modified weekly schedule with 24-36 hours working plus 12 hours dedicated for class, studying, or clinical time (hours over 40 in a week paid at OT rate). This program includes stipends during the program for books, materials, etc. and after licensure for completing field training and remaining with Bennington Rescue.

EQUIPMENT AT BENNINGTON RESCUE

• Stryker PowerPro stretchers, PowerLoad systems, and StairPro in each ambulance

• Zoll X Series Advanced monitors

• Stryker LUCAS CPR devices

• Zoll Z Vents

• Video Laryngoscopes

• Sapphire IV Pumps

• Butterfly POCUS

STate of vermont employment incentives

Childcare Financial Assistance Program with some of the most generous subsidies of any state.

Relocation Assistance via the state and regional Shires Chamber of Commerce.

SCHEDULES

Please note that for the safety of our clinical crew members (EMT Apprentice, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic), the base full-time schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week. We do not work 24-hour shifts for safety reasons.

• All crew may be assigned to night, afternoon, or day shifts - we perform periodic schedule adjustments balancing employee requests with operational needs every 3 - 6 months.

• Full-time crew members work 2 weekend shifts per 2-week pay period (weekend is Fri night - Sun night)

• All crew work holidays that fall on their normal schedule at premium pay rate, current list of holidays include:

  • Jan 1st - New Year’s Day

  • Martin Luther King Jr Day (3rd Monday in Jan)

  • Washington’s Birthday (President’s Day - 3rd Monday in Feb)

  • Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)

  • Juneteenth National Independence Day (Jun 19)

  • Independence Day (Jul 4th)

  • Battle Day (Aug 16th)

  • Labor Day (1st Monday in Sep)

  • Indigenous Peoples Day (2nd Monday in Oct)

  • Veterans’ Day (Nov 11)

  • Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in Nov)

  • Dec 25th - Christmas

substance-free workplace

We are a tobacco / nicotine, alcohol, and controlled substance-free workplace. The use of tobacco or nicotine containing products, including vape/e-cigarettes, THC containing products, smokeless tobacco, etc. is not allowed on the grounds of the station, in or around BRS vehicles, or while on duty at all.

Vermont also has presumption laws for infectious disease & lung injury for first responders. Use of tobacco or nicotine containing products excludes first responders (including EMS) from those workers’ compensation or line of duty death benefits.

occupational health requirements

Due to the vulnerable patient and student populations Bennington Rescue works with, employee health screening, immunization history, and screening are required if an employment (paid or volunteer) offer is extended. Requirements are subject to change - currently include:

• Proof of current immunizations immunity status for influenza (depending on season & availability) & COVID-19. EMT apprentices and future AEMT & paramedic students also need TDaP, MMR, 2-step PPD, Hepatitis B, etc. to qualify for clinical time in our partner hospitals.

• Employee health exam by our occupational health provider that the employee is physically fit for the expectations of the position (shown below).

• Failure to comply with health requirements excludes an individual from employment (paid or volunteer) with Bennington Rescue. Medical exemptions due to severe reactions may be considered on a case-by-case basis with healthcare provider certification. No other exemptions are accepted.