Firefighter​/Paramedic

Upper Arlington Fire Division provides fire‑fighting, emergency medical, rescue, and hazardous materials response for the community. There are also a variety of non‑emergency programs available to assist the public, including fire prevention, smoke detector service, blood pressure screening, carbon monoxide testing, fire inspections, station and truck tours, and public speaking requests.

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The City of Upper Arlington's Firefighter/Paramedic Exam is currently OPEN until Sunday, September 20th, 2026. Testing will be continuous through this period and names will be pulled from the list as vacancies occur in the Fire Division. Candidates with the highest scores will be invited to participate in the next phase of the process. All applicants must register and take the exam through National Testing Network.

Please visit National Testing Network to sign up for the written exam and review more information regarding the hiring process. NTN Scores must be valid at the time of hire, anticipated late 2026.

• Human Relations: 70%
• Reading: 80%
• Math: 70%
• Mechanical: 60%

Upper Arlington Fire Division applicants are NOT required to take Part 2 of the Public Safety Self‑Assessment Score. Part 2 of the Public Safety Self‑Assessment Score is not considered regarding your final score for the position of firefighter‑paramedic with the Upper Arlington Fire Division.

Lateral candidates can choose to participate in the written examination. If you choose not to take the exam, you will proceed to the next step with the lowest examination score. You will still be eligible to earn additional points under City of Upper Arlington’s Civil Service Commission Rules.

Additional points can be added to your scoring for the eligibility list based on the City’s Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Candidates are responsible for providing documentation in order to receive these points. These documents may be submitted electronically prior to attendance at the physical ability test or submitted in person on the day of the physical ability test. No late submissions can be accepted.

The physical ability practice and test sessions will be invitation‑only based on candidates successfully passing the NTN entry examination. Physical Ability Testing is tentatively scheduled for the week of October 18th, 2026. Candidates will have several dates to choose from and will also have the chance to visit Station 72 for practice sessions. Candidates will receive instructions via e‑mail regarding the location and how to sign up for open time slots for the practice and test sessions once