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City of Brooklyn

Entry-Level Firefighter/Paramedic

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Brooklyn, OH (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Firefighter responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Puts out fires and rescues people from buildings. Responds to medical emergencies and assists with search and rescue efforts and industrial or hazardous waste accidents. Provides fire prevention programs or inspections in the community. May be specially trained to fight forest fires.

$56,688 / year median in Ohio

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Untitled The City of Brooklyn , Ohio , Civil Service Commission will hold a written examination for the position of Entry-Level Firefighter/Paramedic on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Brooklyn Community/Senior Center, 7727 Memphis Avenue, Brooklyn, Ohio. Applications are available at Brooklyn City Hall, 8000 Memphis Ave.

Monday, August 17, 2026
Friday, October 2, 2026 from 8 AM until 4 PM and are also available on our website (www.brooklynohio.gov). Completed and signed applications and all attachments must be returned to Brooklyn City Hall
Monday, August 17, 2026
Friday, October 2, 2026 from 8 AM until 4 PM.

Applications can also be submitted by email to: humanresources@brooklynohio.gov. Applications submitted through Cleveland.com will not be accepted per City Civil Service rules. Must be at least 18 and no more than 35 years old (copy of birth certificate); possess a valid Driver's License (copy required); required to have a

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED

; must provide copy of diploma from highest level of education attained; must be a U.S. citizen or have legally declared the intention of becoming a U.S. citizen. Candidates passing written test (score of 70% or more) will be required to provide proof of a current and successful Tri-C Physical Agility Test and must also possess State of Ohio Certification for Fire Fighter I & II and Paramedic prior to consideration for employment.

Extra Credit:

Veterans

10 points . Veterans must verify military service by presenting Dept. of Defense Form-DD214 and proof of honorable discharge. Veterans who served more than 180 days active duty other than for training purposes and have been honorably discharged will be eligible for the credit. Current part-time firefighter/paramedic with the City of Brooklyn, Ohio
1 point for every 3 (three) months of continuous service.

Total not to exceed 10 (ten) points. Eligible candidates' employment records will be verified and confirmed with the city of Brooklyn, Ohio Payroll Department. Extra credit will only be added to those receiving a score of 70% or higher on the written exam. Any candidate for a position in the classified service shall be disqualified for falsifying information or fraudulent conduct of any kind in connection with a Civil Service Examination. Questions regarding this examination may be addressed to Celeste Westfall, Secretary, cwestfall@brooklynohio.gov or 216-635-4209.

THE CITY OF BROOKLYN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

By order of the Civil Service Commission, Celeste Westfall, Secretary