Akron Firefighter​/Medic

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the akron fire department provides firefighter/medics with paid training during the fire academy, excellent benefits, and skill advancement throughout their careers. Firefighter/medics work 8-9 days a month (after training) alongside an inclusive team! After graduation from the academy, firefighter/medics earn $34.60/hour.

this is general duty firefighting, rescue, salvage, fire prevention, and emergency medical work.

an employee in this class serves as a member of a fire/medical company responsible for acting at fires, medical, and other emergencies to protect and preserve life and property through the use of a wide variety of skilled manual, mechanical, and basic and advanced life support techniques.

qualified applicants will receive a test voucher from the department of human resources to take the national testing network (ntn) written test. Applicants must take the firefighter fire team exam administered by the national testing network (ntn). Qualified applicants will be emailed the registration link and a test voucher from the city of akron's department of human resources to take the ntn test.

Only one voucher will be provided to each qualified applicant. Candidates must meet the requirements for passing as established by the city of akron.

the examination period will end september 14, 2026. Ntn testing must be completed by this date. If you have taken the ntn test within the past 12 months, you can have your score reported to the city of akron. You will be charged a transfer fee by ntn to have your score transferred to the city of akron. Candidates who take the ntn test without a city of akron issued voucher and those who have their ntn scores transferred will not be reimbursed by the city of akron.

graduation from an accredited high school or g.e.d. Candidate must be within the ages of 17 years through 40 years by august 31, 2026. Candidate must meet current national fire protection association (nfpa) medical standards, which include vision and hearing requirements. Possession of a valid ohio driver's license. Candidate must have the ability to safely perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Candidate must meet established physical agility standards. Ability to learn a wide variety of firefighting and paramedic duties and methods, including the inspection and operation of specialized apparatus, equipment, and tools. Ability to acquire a knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the city response areas. Ability to interpret maps and street guides. Ability to climb ladders and work at considerable heights.

Ability to work effectively and make effective decisions under high stress, during traumatic events and during critical incidents. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to use both computerized and manual records systems to effectively record, update, and organize information. Ability to process large amounts of written, verbal, and/or visual information in short periods of time. Mechanical aptitude, mature judgment, honesty, personal integrity and emotional stability.

Ability to successfully complete accredited firefighter i & ii, emt-basic, and emt-paramedic training programs and meet all the requirements to secure certifications. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly. Ability to communicate effectively with others during both emergency and non-emergency conditions. Ability to extract important information during oral communication. Ability to prepare brief reports accurately, legibly, and concisely. Ability to maintain effective working relationships and work with others as a team.

Ability to safely operate and drive emergency response vehicles. List of essential job functions available upon request.

this is a classified position. The selection process will consist of the ntn test, a physical ability test, and an extensive background investigation including a polygraph. A passing score must be obtained on the competitive examination in order to move forward in the selection process. Applicants may be disqualified or terminated after appointment for providing false or incomplete information during any phase of the selection process.

Final appointment is contingent upon the candidate passing a comprehensive medical examination and psychological evaluation after receiving a conditional job offer of employment.

candidates who pass the written examination may be eligible for bonus credits. However, bonus credit cannot exceed a total of 20 points added to the candidate's passing written examination grade. All bonus credits awarded will be verified to be considered for bonus points. All required documents must be submitted with your application. If documents are not received timely, no bonus credit will be awarded.

residency: candidates who have been resident citizens within the corporate limits of the city of akron for at least one…