Firefighter/Paramedic
ASHLAND, CITY OF
206 CLAREMONT AVENUE
ASHLAND, OHIO 44805
419-289-6511
https://www.Ashland-ohio.com/page/human-resources
Updated: February 09, 2025
Position Title: Firefighter/Paramedic
The Ashland Division of Fire is hiring for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Candidates are required to complete NTN's FireTEAM exam and Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ)
Salary Information: Starting Pay $55,000 top out $68,032
Benefit Information:
- Pension
- Health Insurance
- Vision
- Dental
- Sick Time
- 4.6 hours for every 80 worked, 2 weeks vacation after 1 year, 11 Paid Holidays that can be used as PTO or paid out at the end of the year.
- Longevity Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Tuition Reimbursement
New Employees start out on a 45 hour work week, which is Monday-Friday 06:30-15:30 each day. This continues for aproximately 4 weeks, but no more than 6 weeks, which is the employee's orientation. Then they will be assigned a shift and they will work 24hrs on 48hrs off. Once on shift they will have to complete drive time of some of the apparatus before they will count as staffing.
ADDITIONAL TESTING REQUIRED
The Ashland Division of Fire will be utilizing Cuyahoga Community College's CPAT for the physical ability test. General information about the Firefighter Physical Ability Test can be found at: https://www.tri-c.edu/workforce/public-safety/fire-ems-training/firefighter-physical-agility-testing/index.html
Firefighter Physical Ability Testing can be scheduled at: https://cpe.tri-c.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=43321&selectedProgramAreaId=24839&selectedProgramStreamId=25038&_ga=2.187427628.502766343.1594232546-718149706.1594232546
This testing is a pass or fail type of testing, any time greater than 4 minutes and 30 seconds will be considered a fail. Testing needs to be completed by March 17, 2025. Upon completion please upload your certificate on NTN.
If you have any questions contact AC Raudebaugh at raudebaugh.dan@ashland-ohio.com.
Department Contact
Dan Raudebaugh, Assistant Chief
419-289-6511
raudebaugh.dan@ashland-ohio.com
Department Overview: Ashland Division of Fire is an active two station fire department that responded to 4,896 calls in 2024. Current staffing levels are 12 members per shift with a minimum of 9 members each day. The Division provides citizens of the City of Ashland, Montgomery and Milton Townships with fire suppression, EMS, Hazmat, technical rescue, and fire prevention. Division members work a traditional 24 on/48 off work schedule. The Division offers many training opportunities. Looking for motivated individuals who want to serve others to the best of their ability. The Ashland Division of Fire is accepting lateral transfers, interested candidates should contact the City of Ashland HR office at 419-289-3426.
Area Information: Provide service to the citizens of the City of Ashland, all of Montgomery and Milton Townships.
Population: 24,391
Job Requirements
Age:
18
Citizenship Required:
Yes
High School Grad / GED:
Yes
Driver's License:
Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes
Academy Certification:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Necessary Certifications:
EMT-B
Additional Requirements:
Every new employee needs to be an Ohio certified firefighter II and a paramedic by the time they complete their probationary period. The probationary period is at least one year from the hire date up to two years
Hiring Process:
Starts with an application, NTN test, ability test, peer interviews, 9 hour Ride along, officer interviews, background check, conditional job offer, pension physical, and FBI Background.
Disqualifiers:
- Inability to establish minimum requirements or qualifications
- Conviction of or admission to any crime classified as a felony under Ohio Revised Code
- Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude or an offense of violence
- Deception or fraud on application or examination
- Deemed uninsurable by the City's Insurance Provider