Firefighter/Paramedic: Protect & Respond to Emergencies

Strongsville, City of (OH); Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Strongsville Fire Department seeks a motivated Firefighter/Paramedic to deliver high‑level emergency response, EMS, and public safety education. The role includes fire suppression, medical response, and public outreach, with mandatory Ohio certifications and recent governmental experience.

The candidate will perform inspections, maintain equipment, and participate in training to uphold four pillars: Professionalism, Competence, Compassion, and Pride.

Qualifications

• Citizen of the United States.
• Must be twenty-one years old by certification date.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Current Paramedic Certification from Ohio.
• Current Firefighter II Certification from Ohio.
• Must have recent experience as a firefighter/paramedic with a governmental entity (within 12 months).
• Minimum of 1,000 hours as firefighter/paramedic with a governmental entity.
• Cert from Cuyahoga Community College within 1 year confirming passing Firefighter’s Physical Agility Test (≤4:30).
• Additional items to submit: reason for leaving previous employer, type of agency employed by, other certifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs fire suppression, EMS, technical rescues, fire prevention and public education.
• Responds to fires, accidents, medical emergencies, and calls for service.
• Investigates potential fires, odors, and alarm systems.
• Participates in inspections, preplans, and building familiarization tours.
• Performs daily equipment checks and ALS equipment maintenance.
• Completes EMS reports, medication logs, and vehicle maintenance records.
• Tests and maintains equipment on a daily, weekly, monthly, or annual basis.
• Replaces expended equipment and supplies.
• Maintains clean, orderly, and professional work environment.
• Performs any other duties assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Public safety

Public education

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paramedic Certification (Ohio)

Firefighter II Certification (Ohio)

Driver's license (Ohio)

Job description

City of Strongsville Fire Department seeks a motivated Firefighter/Paramedic to deliver high‑level emergency response, EMS, and public safety education. The role includes fire suppression, medical response, and public outreach, with mandatory Ohio certifications and recent governmental experience.

The candidate will perform inspections, maintain equipment, and participate in training to uphold four pillars: Professionalism, Competence, Compassion, and Pride.