Firefighter/Paramedic

Limachamber; Lima, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform Allowance $1020 annually

City paid training and hourly pay for

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Ohio Police and Fire Pension

Pre-Tax Deferred Compensation and Roth

IAFF Local 334 Union

Job summary

The City of Lima is hiring a Firefighter/Paramedic. Starting pay scales from $68,589.04 with no certifications, to $69,792.84 with EMT-Basic, and $77,945.66 – $87,305.66 for Paramedic, with top pay at 8 years $87,305.66 for 2027.

Allen County residents may receive exam vouchers and NTN-related support. Benefits include paid training, 53-hour workweek, PTO, sick leave, uniform allowance, comprehensive medical/dental/vision, pension, and pre-tax retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Permanent residency in Allen County OR a contiguous county within 18 months.
• Age 18 to 40 at time of appointment.
• State of Ohio Firefighter II Certification (not required to apply)
• State of Ohio Paramedic (not required to apply)
• City of Lima will pay for Ohio Fire Academy tuition, lodging, meals and salary during the 10 week course.
• City of Lima will pay for paramedic school tuition, books, testing fees and overtime pay for classroom/clinical hours (Certification required 30 months after enrollment).

Skills

EMS knowledge

Physical fitness

Residency awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Permanent residency in Allen County or contiguous county within 18 months

Job description

The City of Lima is accepting applications through October 30, 2026, for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.

SALARY INFORMATION for 2027

NO CERTIFICATIONS - $68,589.04 annually

EMT-BASIC - $69,792.84 annually

PARAMEDIC - $ 77,945.66 - $ 87,305.66 annually

Firefighter/Paramedic TOP PAY (8 years) $ 87,305.66 for 2027

• Residents of Allen County, OH may receive a voucher to cover the cost of the entry level exam
• Residents of Allen County, OH may receive a voucher to cover the cost of the firefighter mile physical exam
• Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test
• Complete Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA, accessed through your candidate account)
• Complete Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ, accessed through your candidate account)

APPLICATION PROCESS

HIRING SERVICE CREDIT FOR PRIOR SERVICE EXPERIENCE

Starting pay may be increased based on prior service as a certified Firefighter II/Paramedic.

Prior service credit may be granted from another fire department as a Firefighter II/Paramedic licensure for the purpose of vacation accrual.

BENEFITS

53 hour work week (California Shift Schedule)

467 to 727 hours of PTO annually (based on seniority or service credit)

158.47 hours of sick leave annually

Uniform Allowance $1020 annually

City paid training and hourly pay for attendance

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Ohio Police and Fire Pension

Pre-Tax Deferred Compensation and Roth IRA plans available

Firefighter are represented by the IAFF Local 334 Union

Collective Bargaining Agreement can be viewed at: serb.ohio.gov/static/PDF/Contracts/2020/20-MED-03-0306.pdf

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Permanent residency in Allen County OR a contiguous county within 18 months
• Age 18 to 40 at time of appointment
• State of Ohio Firefighter II Certification
• Not required to apply, the City of Lima will pay for Ohio Fire Academy tuition, lodging, meals, and salary during the 10 week course.
• State of Ohio Paramedic
• Not required to apply , the City of Lima will pay for paramedic school tuition, books, testing fees, and overtime pay for classroom/clinical hours.(Certification is required 30 months after enrollment in Paramedic school.)

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Lima Fire Department is 100% career organization providing fire, EMS, and rescue services to the City of Lima.Responding to approximately 6100 calls (71% EMS % 29% Fire) annually from 3 stations throughout the city.The Lima Fire Department provides services to 38,771 residents across 13.75 square miles with a staff consisting of 4 administrative chiefs, 3 battalion chiefs, 5 captains, 7 lieutenants, 3 inspector/investigator, and 55 firefighters.

THE CITY OF LIMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL INDIVIDUALS, REGARDLESS OF SEX, RACE, RELIGION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Education Level: Attained Certificate of equivalency for a HS degree

Work Days: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Job Reference Code N/A

Salary $68,589.04 - $87,305.66 /year

NO CERTIFICATIONS: $68,589.04 annually | EMT-BASIC: $69,792.84 annually | PARAMEDIC: $77,945.66 - $87,305.66 annually. TOP PAY at 8 years is $87,305.66 for 2027; starting pay may be increased based on prior service as a certified Firefighter II/Paramedic

Licenses / Certifications: Valid Ohio State Driver’s License (Note: State of Ohio Firefighter II Certification and State of Ohio Paramedic are not required to apply, as the City will pay for training)