Firefighter/Paramedic - Paid Training & Tuition, Great Benefits

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 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.