Fire Rescue Recruitment
The Human Resources Department maintains a notification list for individuals interested in being notified of the next application period for the position of Firefighter/ Paramedic. It’s as easy as providing your name and permanent mailing address. By having your name on the notification list, you will receive a letter from the Human Resources Department notifying you of the next application period, approximately 7-10 days prior to the advertising of the application period.
Quick Information
If you have questions, and to determine if you qualify for this process, please contact Lindsay McKenna at 937-324-7352 or via email at lmckenna@springfieldohio.gov.
To be placed on a notification list for the next application period, click here, or email your contact information to sleinasars@springfieldohio.gov.
Requirements
- Must possess the physical ability to perform consistently and promptly to all duties of the position
- Must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have 20/20 vision, corrected
- Weight must be in proportion to height
- Must complete written civil service exam
- Must complete physical capability test
- Must undergo polygraph examination
- Must complete physical examination (including metabolic cart, vision, hearing, and urine analysis/drug screening)
- Must undergo extensive background check
- Must complete oral interview
- Must undergo psychological analysis
Special Requirements
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Must hold a valid, unrestricted Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
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Must obtain EMT-Paramedic certification with three years of date of appointment