Entry-Level Firefighter/Paramedic – 24/48 Schedule & Benefits

The City of Bowling Green; Bowling Green (OH); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Paid training

Sick leave

Vacation accrual

Training opportunities

Job summary

The City of Bowling Green is accepting applications from October 1, 2026 through October 31, 2026, establishing an Entry-Level eligibility list for Firefighter/Paramedic. Requirements include a high school diploma, eligibility to work in the United States, and a valid Ohio driver’s license.

Paramedic certification or enrollment is required, with continued certification during probation. Applicants must complete NTN FireTEAM testing with minimum 70% and pass all sections by October 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Age 18 to 41 years old per ORC 124.42 and Public Safety Exemption.
• State of Ohio Paramedic certification or enrollment in a approved Paramedic program.
• All hires must be certified by the State of Ohio as Paramedic by end of one-year probation.
• Firefighter II Certification not required; training provided.

Skills

Work eligibility in US

Ohio driver’s license

Physical agility readiness

NTN FireTEAM familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State of Ohio Paramedic certification or enrollment

Tools

National Testing Network (NTN) FireTEAM

Job description

The City of Bowling Green is accepting applications from October 1, 2026 through October 31, 2026, establishing an Entry-Level eligibility list for Firefighter/Paramedic. Requirements include a high school diploma, eligibility to work in the United States, and a valid Ohio driver’s license.

Paramedic certification or enrollment is required, with continued certification during probation. Applicants must complete NTN FireTEAM testing with minimum 70% and pass all sections by October 31, 2026.