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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
Job Description
Job Summary
LIMA, CITY OF 50 TOWN SQUARE LIMA OH 45804 LIMAOHIO.GOV FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC APPLICATION PERIOD
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 VOUCHERS (Contact debra.vobbe@LimaOhio.gov for voucher information) 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
EXAMINATION PROCESS
When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.
com website:
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
Candidates must also submit the Lima Civil Service application found at
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 US
Citizen High School Diploma or equivalent Valid Ohio State Driver's License 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. Candidate Contact Information Debra S. Vobbe Civil Service Board Director 202 E. High St. 2nd Floor Lima, OH 45801 419-223-7271 Debra.
Vobbe@LimaOhio.gov
THE CITY OF LIMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL INDIVIDUALS, REGARDLESS OF SEX, RACE, RELIGION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Job Description
LIMA, CITY OF 50 TOWN SQUARE LIMA OH 45804 LIMAOHIO.GOV FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC APPLICATION PERIOD
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 VOUCHERS (Contact debra.vobbe@LimaOhio.gov for voucher information) 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
EXAMINATION PROCESS
When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.
com website:
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
Candidates must also submit the Lima Civil Service application found at
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 US
Citizen High School Diploma or equivalent Valid Ohio State Driver's License 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. Candidate Contact Information Debra S. Vobbe Civil Service Board Director 202 E. High St. 2nd Floor Lima, OH 45801 419-223-7271 Debra.
Vobbe@LimaOhio.gov
THE CITY OF LIMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL INDIVIDUALS, REGARDLESS OF SEX, RACE, RELIGION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN ARE ENCOURAGED TO
APPLY.