Full-time Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic Original Appointment
City of FranklinCompensation & Benefits: Full-time Firefighter/Paramedic: Pay Rate: $67,218.84 - $72,455.12 / Firefighter/EMT Pay Rate: $57,462.60 - $62,836.80 + 10% Pension Pick-Up. + competitive benefits package including health, dental, optical and life insurance, and generous paid time off.
Firefighter/Paramedic take home pay with pension pick-up is equivalent to $76,972.32 - $82,732.36 annually.
Firefighter/EMT take home pay with pension pick-up is equivalent to $63,199.14 - $73,289.22 annually.
Qualifications: Must possess a certificate under ORC 4765.55 evidencing satisfactory completion of a firefighter training program, and a valid certificate issued under ORC 4765.11 as an EMT, or a valid certificate under ORC 4765.30 to practice as a Paramedic. Candidates must also be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driver’s record, and if not certified as a Paramedic upon appointment candidates must obtain Paramedic and Fire Fighter II certification within twenty-four (24) calendar months of hire.
Application Process: STEP 1: Completed applications, resumes, accompanying certifications, written test results, and proof of satisfactory Firefighter Mile/CPAT results will be accepted through Friday, March 20, 2026. Applications are available at Franklin City https://www.franklinohio.org/jobs.
STEP 2: Written Test. Schedule and complete a pre-employment Fire Exam with Industrial/Organizational Solutions. The exam must be completed at the City of Franklin Fire Department located at 45 East 4th Street, Franklin, Ohio 45005 between March 20, 2025 - March 20 2026. Please contact Administrative Assistant at AMcQuinn@frankilnohio.org or by phone at 937-746-4542 ext. 1600 to schedule an appointment.
STEP 3: Physical Agility Test. If you possess a valid CPAT or Firefighter Mile certificate issued no earlier than March 20, 2025, from a licensed CPAT or NTN provider, that certificate will be accepted in lieu of completing the Physical Agility Test opportunities listed below. Testing for internal candiates requires oversite by the Franklin Civil Sevice Commission.
MORNING TESTING OPPORTUNITES EVENING TESTING OPPORTUNITIES
Monday, March 16, 2026, 8:00 AM Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 7:00 PM