Firefighter​/Paramedic

CITY OF TWINSBURG FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC ENTRANCE EXAM

By Order of the Twinsburg Civil Service Commission, Joe Jasany, Chairman

The City of Twinsburg is seeking to establish an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. This a full-time, classified, union, non-exempt (overtime eligible) position. Firefighter/Paramedics work 24 hour shifts followed by 48 hours off work with Kelly days.

The starting annual probationary compensation rate in 2026 is $76,320.00 annually plus benefits. The top pay range in 2026 is $93,770 annually. Wages and benefits once hired as a Firefighter/Paramedic are determined by a collective bargaining agreement. Firefighter/Medics receive a training bonus and may receive paramedic certification pay. There are opportunities for overtime and longevity pay (with five years or more of service, added to hourly pay) with continued employment.

• Paid vacation days
• Holiday pay and compassionate leave
• Education expense reimbursement and qualifying employment for Federal Student Loan forgiveness programs
• Medical (HSA or PPO), dental, vision and $75,000 life insurance
• Optional insurance available (pet insurance, short and long term disability, life)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) geared towards safety forces
• Turnout gear provided plus $1,500 annual uniform allowance
• Health screenings and Wellness Program, memberships to Twinsburg Fitness Center and Water Park
• Modern facilities and equipment, training opportunities and opportunities to work on specialty teams.

Candidates must complete the National Testing Network (NTN) FireTEAM Exam by 11:55 p.m. on November 1st, 2026. The test opens on September 27, 2026.

Applicants who attain a passing score on the entry level exam and complete an employment application will be placed on the City of Twinsburg’s eligibility list and invited to participate in further stages of the selection process.

• Current valid driver’s license
• High School diploma or GED
• Additional credit: A maximum of 15% additional credit is available to those achieving a passing score of 70%. This includes: 10% credit for Military Service; 5% credit for Associates degree; 10% credit for Bachelors degree; 1% credit for Fire Safety Inspector Certification and a 1% credit for every full year of Part Time employment with Twinsburg Fire Department as stated in Civil Service rules.
  
  Documentation must be submitted at the time of application in order to qualify for additional credit.

• IMPORTANT: Applicants do not need a Certification of Firefighter’s Physical Agility to take the written test, but MUST provide proof of such Certification at time of conditional job offer as follows:
• Certification of Firefighter’s Physical Agility Test from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), Auburn Career Center or Stark State or other facility that offers the same Firefighter’s Physical Agility Test - passing time of seven (7) minutes or less. Certification must be less than twelve (12) months old at time of conditional job offer.

• Eighteen (18) years of age and a U.S. Citizen;
• Valid Ohio Drivers License and a good driving history;
• No Felony, Domestic Violence or Sex Crime Convictions;
• No Crimes against a person or Property Crimes within five (5) years;
• No Minor Misdemeanor Crimes within one (1) year (excluding traffic);
• Must pass a Civil Service Entrance Examination followed by interviews and a background check.
• Applicants who receive a conditional job offer must meet all medical and physical requirements required by the Twinsburg Civil Service Commission and the Twinsburg Fire Department including a pre-employment drug screen (which includes…