Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Santa Fe Springs; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The City of Fairfield is conducting a Civil Service exam to establish an Eligibility List for Firefighter/Paramedic. The NTN exam must be completed by the application closing date and will be used for eligibility.

Qualified candidates must have Ohio Firefighter II and EMT-B by test date; Paramedic preferred. Residency in Butler/Hamilton or contiguous counties required. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for certain certified candidates; see announcements for details.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma/GED.
• Ohio Firefighter II and Ohio EMT-B by test date.
• Paramedic certification preferred.
• Residency in Butler County, Hamilton County or any contiguous county.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire suppression and provide emergency medical services.
• Engage in fire station and equipment maintenance.
• Participate in training and exercise programs as directed.
• Complete other related tasks as required.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Ohio Firefighter II

Ohio EMT-B

Paramedic certification preferred

Residency in Butler County, Hamilton County or contiguous county

Job description

Description

The City of Fairfield is announcing that a Civil Service exam will be given through the National Testing Network. This test will be used as the initial step to establish an Eligibility List for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. All testing with the National Testing Network (NTN) must be completed by the application closing date. The exam provided by the National Testing Network will be used as the Civil Service exam.

Examples of Duties

This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks related to protecting life and property by performing fire suppression and providing emergency medical services; participating in fire station and equipment maintenance; engaging in training and exercise programs as directed; and other related tasks as required.

Typical Qualifications

• 18 years old on or prior to the date of examination and not eligible for original appointment to Fairfield Department on or after age 36.
• The City will accept full-time appointments to the Fire Department for persons up to age 41 who are currently full-time Firefighter/Paramedics with another department and currently members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund.
• Must have a valid driver’s license; high school diploma/GED; ability to perform the essential functions of the position; MUST possess certification for Ohio Firefighter II and a minimum of Ohio EMT-B by test date and within one year of employment must reside in Butler County, Hamilton County or any contiguous county.
• Paramedic certification preferred.
• Those who are already certified as an Ohio Paramedic and Ohio Firefighter II are eligible to receive a sign on bonus and to have an additional 10% added to their passing NTN score on the Eligibility List. The $5,000 sign on bonus will be paid upon successful completion of the probationary period. Proof of certifications must be submitted by the application deadline.
• If not already certified as a Paramedic, must obtain certification within three years.
• Current part-time Firefighter/EMT employees of the City of Fairfield will have additional credit added to their passing score, based on years of service.

Those who achieve a passing score according to National Testing Network on the written test, while passing all sections of the test, must subsequently pass the following to be eligible for appointment: physical agility test; medical physical (including drug screen) and psychological exam; background check.

Probationary Period: 1 year

Pay Range: $23.69-$37.34 Hourly ($64,057.76 to $100,967.36 annually D.O.Q. and years of service)

The City of Fairfield is firmly committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit and services to the public that does not discriminate based on disability, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or gender identity and expression. This includes all City programs, activities, and hiring practices.

EOE/ADA

Dana Kennedy

Civil Service Commission

The City of Fairfield provides full-time employees with a wide range of benefits including Health, Dental and Life/AD&D insurance as well as vacation, personal and sick time. All full-time employees participate in state retirement pension systems--Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) or Ohio Police and Fire Retirement Fund (OP&F)--depending upon their job classification.

01 At the time of test, will you be 18 years old and not more than 36 years old, or up to age 41 and a current full-time Firefighter/Paramedic with another department and a current member of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have an Ohio Firefighter II and an Ohio EMT B certification or will you have reciprocity complete by the time of appointment?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have and can you provide proof of Ohio Paramedic certification or will you have reciprocity complete by the time of appointment?

• Yes
• No

04 How many years of full-time service have you completed with a professional Fire Department (Do not include part-time)?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question