Firefighter​/Paramedic – Lateral Entry

Full-time Firefighter/Paramedic – Lateral Entry

Be part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to protecting lives and serving our community with loyalty, compassion, and excellence. If you’re a leader ready to make a difference and support our mission to provide outstanding fire and rescue services, we want to hear from you!

Job Description

Compensation & Benefits:
Pay Rate: $72,041.84 - $81,081.52 + 10% Pension Pick-Up and competitive benefits package including health, dental, optical and life insurance, and generous paid time off. Take home pay with bonus and pension pick-up is equivalent to $79,246.02 - $89,189.67 annually.

Qualifications:

Must possess a certificate under ORC 4765.55 evidencing satisfactory completion of a firefighter training program and a valid certificate issued under ORC 4765.30 to practice as a Paramedic. Must be currently employed as a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic and have a minimum of one-year full-time experience as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Candidates must also be at least 18 years of age, have a High School Diploma or GED, and possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License.

Application Process:

Completed applications, resumes, and accompanying certifications will be accepted through Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Applications are available at Franklin City Municipal Building and at:  . Completed applications will be accepted at the City Building or by email at cchibis .

Selection Process:
The selection process will include a qualification review, valued at 50% of selection score, and an oral interview, valued at 50% of selection score. Qualification review to include the following:

• Ohio Paramedic Certification = 70 points
• Ohio Firefighter Certification = 20 points
• Years of FT FF/Paramedic Service = 2 points per year
• Veteran Credit = 5 points
• Bachelor’s degree = 4 points
• Associates degree = 2 points

Minimum acceptable score = 70 points;
Maximum score = 100 points. The cumulative score will be certified by the Civil Service Commission who will provide the Division with the top ten applicants for selection.