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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
1460 OBETZ ROAD
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43207
6147745366

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Updated: August 13, 2024

Entry Level & Lateral Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic

The Hamilton Township Fire Department is continually accepting applications for full-time firefighter/paramedic entry level & lateral positions. All candidates will be ranked upon scoring from the interview process and physical agility completion times. All full-time members are compensated at rates per Local 3344’s collective bargaining agreement.

Lateral Full-Time Requirements

1 year minimum of current full-time employment with a career fire department, performing the duties of a firefighter/paramedic
- No disciplinary action in the past 12 months that resulted in suspension or loss of pay
- No terminations from recent employment
- Must possess State of Ohio Paramedic certification
Must possess State of Ohio Firefighter II certification
Must possess State of Ohio drivers license

Entry Level Full-Time Requirements

Must possess State of Ohio Paramedic certification
Must possess State of Ohio Firefighter II certification
Must possess State of Ohio drivers license

Phase 1

All candidates must complete and return an application packet including their resume, BCI (or proof of request), driver's abstract, and certifications to be considered. Applicants will be contacted to schedule physical agility tests after completion of application review. All candidates who pass the physical agility test will be contacted for formal interviews. Application packets can be accessed at www.hamtwpfcoh.gov/htfd-employment or from the QR code below and can either be hand delivered at Station 171 (1460 Obetz Rd. Columbus Ohio, 43207) or emailed to employmenthtfd@gmail.com

Phase 2

After completion of Phase 1, selected candidates will be offered a conditional offer of employment for full-time or part-time pending a pension physical and psychological evaluation.

Respectfully, Ralph Shillingburg

Fire Chief, Hamilton Township Fire Department

Salary

Part-Time $20/hr

Full-Time Starting Wage: (per Local 3344 CBA)

$57,412.66 - $84,411.26

3 Year Topout

(2024 $91,299.22)

$1600 Paramedic Incentive

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision
HRA with 100% Copay
10% Pension Pickup
$500 Tuition Reimbursement
PTO (Starting)
- 144 hrs Vacation
- 88 hrs Holiday
- 24 hrs Personal Leave
Wellness Incentive

Job Requirements

Age:
18

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

College:
No

Academy Certification:
No

Prior Experience:
No

Required Certifications:

State of Ohio Certified Paramedic for Full Time eligibility
State of Ohio Certified EMT B and must be in paramedic school for Part Time eligibility
Firefighter II (240 hours)
BLS
NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800

Additional Requirements:

Ohio BCI and Driver's Abstract

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