Firefighter/Paramedic

The Ashland Fire Division

The Fire Division is an organization of approximately 40 employees.  Our mission is “to be a community leader in life safety and property conservation through dedication, training, and education.”  The Division provides emergency fire, medical, and rescue services to the City of Ashland and two contractual townships, Milton and Montgomery both located in Ashland County. The Fire Division offers a variety of opportunities to utilize your strengths as a Firefighter/Paramedic.

What You'll Do:

  • Respond to emergency calls and assist with the control and suppression of fires (make openings in buildings for ventilation and entrance; cut holes in roofs and floors when necessary; lay hose and operate pumping engines to ensure proper pressure; rescue persons trapped in burning buildings; participate in salvage work; operate engines, trucks, and other equipment)

  • Respond to calls for emergency medical treatment and provide any and all services which a paramedic is legally permitted to perform (cardiac monitoring; electrical interventions to support or correct the cardiac function; airway procedures; the administering of drugs and intravenous fluids; etc.); operate rescue squad vehicle to respond to emergency medical situations

  • Respond to other types of emergency rescue or emergency assistance situations (hazardous material spills, confined space rescues, trench rescues, etc.)

  • Clean up and restore or replenish equipment after returning from emergency calls

  • Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance

  • Maintain required licensure and certification

  • Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

We're looking for someone who:

  • Is a team player and "Dedicated to Service"

  • Will maintain absolute confidentiality

  • Has excellent interpersonal skills with the public, co-workers, and across City departments

  • Is between age 21 and 35 on the date of appointment. If an applicant has continuous service in one of the past two years, and is in good standing with another public fire division, then the age limit may extend to age 40

  • Has a valid Ohio Driver's License (or can obtain one before appointment to the position)

  • Has a current Ohio EMT-Paramedic certification or a Letter from an accredited EMT-P program stating that the applicant is enrolled and in good standing

  • Must have excellent physical condition and be able to pass a work related ability test

  • Has a high school diploma or equivalent

Compensation and Benefits:

Wages: 

  • Starting at $55,000, Top Out $68,032

  • Step and annual wage increases as outlined in the contract

  • Clothing allowance, stipends, as outlined in the contract

  • 11 paid holidays that can be used as PTO or paid out at the end of the year

  • Year round work, no furloughs

  • Pension through OP&F

  • Available 457 plan

Insurance eligibility day one, no waiting period:

  • Major medical insurance (monthly premium is heavily subsidized by the City)

  • HRA provided by the City

  • $40k term life insurance (paid entirely by the City)

  • Voluntary term life insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision

  • FSA, medical

  • FSA, dependent care

  • Accident

  • Critical Illness

  • Short Term Disability

  • Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off:

  • Sick leave begins accruing immediately, plus the City accepts sick leave transfers from qualifying public employers

  • Personal days

  • Vacation

How to Apply:

Candidates are required to complete National Testing Network's FireTEAM exam and Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) to move forward in the hiring process.

National Testing Network

Additional Testing Required

The Ashland Division of Fire will be holding a required physical ability test on an as needed basis. This test is pass/fail and designed to evaluate applicants' physical ability to perform the duties of a Firefighter. Contact Assistant Chief Raudebaugh at raudebaugh.dan@ashland-ohio.com to schedule your ability test time.