The City of West Carrollton is accepting applications for Full-time Firefighter/Paramedic positions.

Position Description

Under the direction of the Fire Captain, this position performs duties related to fire suppression, EMS, fire prevention, and the maintenance of stations, apparatus, and equipment. The full job description can be downloaded below.

Qualifications

Download Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic Job Description

Must possess and provide copies of the following required current certifications:

Firefighter Level II – State of Ohio,
Paramedic – State of Ohio, or EMT – State of Ohio and ability to obtain Paramedic – State of Ohio within 12 months of hire date,
NIMS ICS-100 and IS-700 training certificates,
Ability to obtain Fire Safety Inspector – State of Ohio, within 12 months of hire date,
Healthcare Provider CPR,
Current Montgomery County, Ohio standing orders will be required within 60 days of hire date.
Applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
Candidate must demonstrate the ability to legally and safely drive and operate all fire department and EMS vehicles. Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license.

To Apply

Applications can also be picked up Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the West Carrollton Civic Center, 300 East Central Avenue.

Please submit the completed application to the Human Resources Specialist, City of West Carrollton, 300 East Central Avenue, West Carrollton, Ohio 45449. Resumes can be submitted along with the city application. Electronic documents will also be accepted with attachments in .pdf or Microsoft word format. Input ‘Full-Time Firefighter’ into the subject line and e-mail to humanresources@westcarrollton.org.

Download City of West Carrollton Employment Application

Download Position Description & Testing Information

Completed application materials must include all requested certifications and documentation.

Appointment Procedure

Selection process includes: a review of application, and may include a physical ability test, FireTEAM Testing, oral board, and a drug test. Candidate will be required to successfully complete a psychological assessment, background, polygraph, and driver’s license check. Appointment procedure will be based on the number of qualified candidates. Positions are opened until filled.

Lateral Entry Wage and Benefits

Candidates that meet entry level requirements and are presently working as a full-time firefighter/paramedic for another public agency may be considered for a lateral entry pay range, depending on experience and time in grade as determined by the Fire Chief on a case-by-case basis. Vacation accrual credit will be awarded with prior full-time government service. Accrued sick leave is transferrable with verification from previous local government employer.

To apply for this job, download or fill out the online application, for any questions or concerns contact humanresources@westcarrollton.org

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026.

The City of West Carrollton is an Equal-Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

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City Employment Application Required

Fire Department Application Required

Fire Department Full-Time Application Required

Fire Department Part-Time Application Required

Police Department Personal History Questionnaire Required

City Employment Application(Required)

Applicant must download, fill out, and attach a copy of the City Employment Application.

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Resume (Optional)

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Fire Department Application(Required)

Please download, fill out, and attach a copy of the Fire Department Application.

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Fire Department Full-Time Application(Required)

Please download, fill out, and attach a copy of the Fire Department Full-Time Application.

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Fire Department Part-Time Application(Required)

Please download, fill out, and attach a copy of the Fire Department Part-Time Application.

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Police Department Personal History Questionnaire(Required)

Please download, fill out, and attach a copy of the Police Department Personal History Questionnaire.

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Additional Information

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