Firefighter {Part-Time} (Job ID: 10-2025-01)

City of Independence, Ohio; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Independence, Ohio is seeking a part-time firefighter to join the Independence Fire Department. The role involves fire suppression, prevention, EMS care, hazardous materials handling, alarm responses, and community relations.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, State of Ohio EMT Paramedic, Firefighter I & II certifications, a valid driver's license with a clean record, and must pass physical agility and background checks. Resume submission required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with firefighter and emergency medical paramedic training.
• Active Ohio EMT-Paramedic, Firefighter I & II certifications.
• Valid Ohio driver's license with clean record required.

Responsibilities

• Suppress fires and perform fire prevention duties.
• Provide Emergency Medical Care and EMS transport.
• Handle hazardous materials under safety protocols.
• Respond to alarms and participate in rescue operations.
• Conduct fire scene investigations and inspections.
• Serve as a community relations representative.

Skills

Fireground operations

Emergency medical care

Community relations

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Firefighter I & II Certification

EMT-Paramedic certification

Job description

The City of Independence is seeking a Part-Time Firefighter to join the City's Fire Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Suppression of Fire.
• Prevention of Fire.
• Perform Emergency Medical Care.
• Handling of Hazardous Materials; Usually Under Hazardous Conditions.
• Responds to Alarms.
• Provides Emergency Medical Service & Transport.
• Assists in Suppression of Fires Including Entry, Rescue, Ventilating and Salvage Work.
• Conducts Fire Scene Investigation Activities.
• Conducts Fire Inspections.
• Acts as a Community Relations Representative to the Public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education:

• Any combination of education and experience with a minimum of high school graduation or G.E.D. supplemented by required firefighting and emergency medical paramedic training as well as some prior experience in the emergency services field.

Certifications:

• Valid State of Ohio-EMT Paramedic Certification
• Valid State of Ohio Firefighter I & Firefighter II Certification
• Valid State of Ohio driver's license with a good driving record, is required. Applicants must not have any major violations and no more than 6 points on their license.
• Valid active Physical Agility Test Certification from either Cuyahoga Community College (Tri C) or Auburn Career Center with a finishing time of 5:00 minutes or less.

Additional:

• Must be a citizen of the United States of America
• Must be able to commute to the Independence Fire Station due to the importance of immediate need for response in an emergency.
• Must be of good moral character; Emotional stability, maturity and sound judgment are also required.
• All candidates are to submit a current resume along with the job application for a completed submission.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have vision of not less than 20/30 Binocular, either uncorrected or corrected with glasses and/or contact lenses. Uncorrected vision of at least 20/100 Binocular wearers of glasses and/or hard contact lenses. (No uncorrected standard applies to successful long-term soft contact wearers).
• Must possess the strength and physical ability to successfully perform the essential job functions of a Firefighter/Paramedic, and be free of medical conditions that would preclude one from successfully performing said functions or would pose a direct threat to the health or safety of oneself or others
• Must pass a thorough screening which may include any and/or all the following: physical agility test, background investigation, pre-employment physical, drug screen and/or polygraph examination. Any final questions about a candidate's physical condition, capacity, vision, etc. will be resolved prior to appointment based on a recommendation provided by a doctor selected by the City of Independence.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

The City of Independence is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Salary Information:

• The starting rate of pay for this role is $26.00 per hour with the possibility of bonus pay depending on the number of hours worked in a year.
• Shifts will be (8) to (24) hours in length. The City of Independence expects that all employees work a minimum number of hours per month and comply with all departmental training requirements (to be determined based on the evolving needs of the department).

The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

This position is an "at will" position and the successful candidate serves at the pleasure of the City of Independence, Ohio leadership.