Career Firefighter/Paramedic- Fire Division

Description : The Lebanon Fire Division is now accepting applications for Career Firefighters/Paramedics. 

The Fire Division is an ISO Class 4 Fire and EMS Department consisting of approximately 23 full-time and 16 part-time personnel, serving over 20,000 residents, covering 13 square miles, including 5 industrial parks. LFD operates from two stations, including a brand new 20,000 square foot facility complete with four bays, ten bunk rooms, a state of the art training room, a training tower, a decontamination area and a fitness room. In addition to the new station, LFD operates an updated apparatus fleet. 

The FF/PM is assigned to fire and/or medic apparatus as determined by the shift supervisor and will be responsible for fire suppression, emergency medical services, technical rescue, and hazardous materials response within the City and surrounding communities as requested through existing mutual aid agreements. 

Applicants must possess at the time of application:

  1. Valid Ohio Driver's License
  2. High School Diploma or GED
  3. Ohio Paramedic Certification, OR be currently enrolled in an Ohio Paramedic Program
  4. Ohio Level II Firefighter or equivalent
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The hiring process will consist of the following:
  1. Application, resume, driver's license and certification submission; preference given to paramedics and applications submitted by January 17, 2023
  2. Written Exam
  3. Physical Agility Test - Modified CPAT with 11 minute pass/fail
  4. Panel Interview
  5. Final Interview with City Manager and Fire Chief
  6. Conditional Offer: Background Investigation, Voice Stress Analyzer, and Pension Physical (or standard physical if currently enrolled in the OP&F pension) including drug screening

Contact : Applications may be obtained at lebanonohio.gov. Completed applications along with resume and copies of required certifications should be submitted to Pam Stotts at 50 S Broadway, Lebanon, OH 45036 or pstotts@lebanonohio.gov

The City of Lebanon requires a pre-employment medical examination and drug screening, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Positions open until filled.

Deadline for Applying : Open until filled