This information is subject to change at any time. For up-to-date hiring information, please contact the Personnel Department by phone at (440) 974-5795. You are also welcome to contact the Fire Department at (440) 974-5768 during normal business hours. We look forward to hearing from you.

2005 Civil Service Test is completed for Career Firefighter/Paramedic

Current position requirements for Career Firefighter/Paramedic are High School graduation or equivalent. Must be a State-Of-Ohio-Certified Paramedic or currently enrolled in a paramedic class. Must be at least 20 years of age to take test and 21 at time of appointment. Must have valid driver’s license. Must successfully complete multi-stage examination process. All qualifications pursuant to State and Local Law. Not eligible for appointment on or after thirty-sixth (36th) birthday.

Extra Points
Applicants who receive a passing grade on the written examination and are currently employed as Part-time Mentor Firefighters, and have completed their probationary period, shall receive an additional one (1) point of credit for each full year of service* as a Mentor Part-Time Firefighter, not to exceed five (5) points total. (* This may be interpreted to require a minimum of 1,000 station hours per year.) Years of service will be based on the applicant’s anniversary date.

Applicants who receive a passing grade on the written examination who have successfully completed the Ohio Full-Time Firefighter Recruit Training Program (Level II), shall receive an additional credit of two (2) points. Proof must be submitted with application.

WORK DESCRIPTION:
Under supervision, extinguishes fires, provides emergency medical service, carries out home and building inspections and maintains equipment in constant readiness to respond to emergency situations. Duty schedule normally consists of 24-hours shifts. Firefighters perform hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as fire, heat, smoke and cramped surroundings.

PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER
Qualification Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or obtaining citizenship, at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, High School diploma or GED, EMT-A certification and completion of Ohio Firefighter Complete Level I. Ability to respond to daytime emergencies helpful.

WORK DESCRIPTION:
This is part-time skilled work combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires and providing rescue services to protect life and property. Work also involves routine maintenance of fire department equipment, apparatus, and quarters and driving equipment when specifically assigned.

Firefighters perform hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may require strenuous exertion under such hindrances as fire, heat, smoke, and cramped surroundings. Although firefighting and rescue work are the most difficult and responsible areas of activity, a major portion of time is spent studying methods and techniques of fire prevention and suppression and basic and advanced lifesaving techniques, studying and perfecting the operation of fire and rescue equipment and apparatus, and in performing routine duties in the care and maintenance of fire department property and equipment.

Part Time applications are currently being accepted. Please contact Deputy Chief Grendze for further information.