Firefighter

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

APPLICATION PERIOD
The City of Lima is accepting applications through October 30, 2026, for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.

SALARY INFORMATION for 2027
NO CERTIFICATIONS - $68,589.04 annually
EMT-BASIC - $69,792.84 annually
PARAMEDIC - $ 77,945.66 - $ 87,305.66 annually
Firefighter/Paramedic TOP PAY (8 years) $ 87,305.66 for 2027

VOUCHERS (Contact debra.vobbe@LimaOhio.gov for voucher information)
Residents of Allen County, OH may receive a voucher to cover the cost of the entry level exam
Residents of Allen County, OH may receive a voucher to cover the cost of the firefighter mile physical exam

EXAMINATION PROCESS
When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:
Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test
Complete Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA, accessed through your candidate account)
Complete Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ, accessed through your candidate account)

APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates must also submit the Lima Civil Service application found at https://www.cityhall.lima.oh.us/FormCenter/Human-Resources-8/APPLICATION-FOR-CIVIL-SERVICE-EMPLOYMENT-117 .

HIRING SERVICE CREDIT FOR PRIOR SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Starting pay may be increased based on prior service as a certified Firefighter II/Paramedic. Prior service credit may be granted from another fire department as a Firefighter II/Paramedic licensure for the purpose of vacation accrual.

BENEFITS
53 hour work week (California Shift Schedule)
467 to 727 hours of PTO annually (based on seniority or service credit)
158.47 hours of sick leave annually
Uniform Allowance $1020 annually
City paid training and hourly pay for attendance
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Ohio Police and Fire Pension
Pre-Tax Deferred Compensation and Roth IRA plans available
Firefighter are represented by the IAFF Local 334 Union
Collective Bargaining Agreement can be viewed at: serb.ohio.gov/static/PDF/Contracts/2020/20-MED-03-0306.pdf

JOB REQUIREMENTS
US Citizen
High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid Ohio State Driver's License
Permanent residency in Allen County OR a contiguous county within 18 months
Age 18 to 40 at time of appointment
State of Ohio Firefighter II Certification
Not required to apply, the City of Lima will pay for Ohio Fire Academy tuition, lodging, meals, and salary during the 10 week course.
State of Ohio Paramedic
Not required to apply , the City of Lima will pay for paramedic school tuition, books, testing fees, and overtime pay for classroom/clinical hours. (Certification is required 30 months after enrollment in Paramedic school.)

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The Lima Fire Department is 100% career organization providing fire, EMS, and rescue services to the City of Lima. Responding to approximately 6100 calls (71% EMS % 29% Fire) annually from 3 stations throughout the city. The Lima Fire Department provides services to 38,771 residents across 13.75 square miles with a staff consisting of 4 administrative chiefs, 3 battalion chiefs, 5 captains, 7 lieutenants, 3 inspector/investigator, and 55 firefighters.

Candidate Contact Information
Debra S. Vobbe
Civil Service Board Director
202 E. High St.
2 nd Floor
Lima, OH 45801
419-223-7271
Debra.Vobbe@LimaOhio.gov

THE CITY OF LIMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL INDIVIDUALS, REGARDLESS OF SEX, RACE, RELIGION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Salary: SALARY INFORMATION for 2027 NO CERTIFICATIONS - $68,589.04 annually EMT-BASIC - $69,792.84 annually PARAMEDIC - $ 77,945.66 - $ 87,305.66 annually Firefighter/Paramedic TOP PAY (8 years) $ 87,305.66 for 2027

Application Deadline: 2026-10-30