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

  • Must hold a valid, unrestricted Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator’s License

  • Must obtain EMT-Paramedic certification with three years of date of appointment

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