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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - DUBLIN
6200 EITERMAN ROAD
DUBLIN, OHIO 43016
614-652-3920
https://wtwp.com/about-us/careers-volunteers/

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Updated: March 16, 2026

Job Classification: Part-Time Firefighter

The Washington Township Fire Department - Dublin is currently accepting applications for Part-Time Firefighters. All candidates are required to take and pass the FireTeam National Exam through the National Testing Network in order to advance with the Township's selection process.

The Township's next selection process will begin on May 1, 2026. Candidates who submit passing exam scores by April 30, 2026 will be contacted via email by May 7, 2026 to schedule their Physical Abilities Test.

Candidates must completed the Township's Personnel History Questionnaire (PHQ) to participate in our process. The PHQ may be reviewed at https://www.wtwp.com/about/careers/ To request a PHQ, please email hr@wtwp.com

Salary Information:

· Starting hourly wage for EMT-B or I is $19.94, $22.19 after one (1) year of continuous satisfactory performance

· Starting hourly wage for Paramedic is $21.79, $25.18 after one (1) year of continuous satisfactory performance

Benefits Information: Township Paid Life/AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Uniforms, Training, Military Leave, Tuition and Paramedic Certification Reimbursement

Department Overview: The Washington Township Fire Department, located in the northwestern Columbus suburb of Dublin, Ohio, is accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, a distinction earned by meeting or exceeding performance standards in the areas of operations, training, equipment, disaster response planning, human resources, inspections, and public education. The Department’s four stations are strategically located within the Township.

Area Information: City of Dublin / Located in Franklin, Delaware, and Union Counties

Population: Approximately 49,037 (per 2019 census information), increases to approximately 75,000 Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Job Requirements

Age : Minimum of 18 years of age

US Citizen : Yes

High School Grad/GED : High school diploma, GED or equivalent required;

Valid OHIO State Driver's License : Yes, with good driving record

Ability to Read/Speak English : Yes

College : None required

Academy Certification :

· State of Ohio Firefighter Level II (240 Hour card);

· State of Ohio EMT-B certification (Paramedic certification required for full-time position consideration)

Prior Experience : Entry-Level

Additional Requirements :

· Demonstrates sound professional ethics aligned with the Township’s Core Values;

· Participate in public education and public relation events.

Hiring Process

1. Schedule and take written National Testing Network's FireTeams Exam

2. Those passing the NTN writttem exam, will be invited to take the Township's Physical Ability Test

3. Two (2) Interviews, Background Check Process ( BCI / FBI background, work and professional reference checks, education verification, Public Records Request to previous / current public sector employers to verify disciplinary and performance, physical examination with drug screen, psychological screening and a polygraph

4. Two (2) Day Orientation

Schedule : Part-time Unit Personnel are required to work the following to maintain employment in good standing:

1. Minimum of working 72-hours in a 28-day cycle without exceeding 1,500 hours annually;

2. Minimum of working every ninth (9th) day or every sixth (6th) day;

3. Minimum of working one (1) Township recognized holiday per calendar year (January 1st through December 31st);

4. Minimum of working one (1) weekend day each month.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities : Please read job description located on our website at www.wtwp.com/about/careers

Working Conditions :

· Work is performed in the fire station while sitting, standing or walking and at emergency sites in varying and extreme weather conditions;

· When responding to emergencies, employees risk physical hazard from fire, smoke, chemicals, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and other hazardous materials, falling debris, unstable buildings, and extreme heat;

· Physical exertion is required to climb ladders, pull hoses, move heavy objects, and crawl through tight spaces;

· Administrative duties are primarily performed in an office environment that is normally temperature controlled with appropriate lighting;

· Employee may be exposed to some standard office environment hazardous materials detailed in the applicable material safety data sheets and to normal office-level room noise;

Physical Conditions :

· Must satisfactorily complete pre-employment and annual physical examinations by a licensed healthcare provider identified by the Township;

· Must satisfactorily complete an annual mental well-being check-in by a healthcare provider identified by the Township;

· Must satisfactorily complete the Township’s annual physical agility test;

· Physical exertion is required to climb ladders, pull hoses, move heavy objects, and crawl through tight spaces; Physical effort is required to lift materials, equipment, & persons exceeding 50 lbs.;

· May be required to work at heights in excess of 100 feet;

· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMT activities when noise levels may be loud.

· This position is a safety-sensitive position and is required to satisfactorily pass random drug screens.

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