Full-Time Firefighter (Entry Level)

Description

The City of Moraine Fire Division is currently accepting applications for a Full-Time Firefighter. We are looking for people driven by a desire to contribute, committed to public service, and who possess a willingness to be challenged.

Under direct supervision of a Lieutenant, this position will perform technical work providing fire suppression, rescue operations, and appropriate patient care including ambulance transportation at the scenes of emergency situations. Firefighters are assigned to shift work; currently a 24-hour shift on duty with 48 hours scheduled off between tours. Workloads are rotated between medic and fire unit assignments. Duties are performed under emergency conditions and frequently involve considerable personal hazards while responding to fire alarms and emergency medical calls.

Moraine Fire Division is a proud and progressive division that places heavy emphasis on training and public service. Our department averages over 3,000 incidents a year. We cover an area of 9.5 square miles that includes an airpark, two major rail services, a major highway, a major state route and the Miami River.

Salary

Firefighter EMT/B $57,616.00-$58,680.96 or Firefighter Paramedics $59,344.48-$77,598.56

• Employee Share (11.5% of base pay) of Pension contribution paid by the City (after 5 years continuous service)
• Annual Uniform Allowance
• Longevity Leave payment available starting after 10 years of service to the City
• Compensatory Time available in place of overtime worked
• Education incentive available for earning Associates and Bachelors degrees after starting work with the City. Tuition reimbursement is available.

Leave Benefits

• Holidays: 11 paid City holidays
• Earned Days Off: 13 days per year
• Vacation Leave: 2-4 weeks per year
• Additional Longevity Vacation Leave available after 4 years of service to the City (up to 96 hours)
• Annual Wellness Incentive
• Sick Leave: 168 hours accrued per year (Sick Leave Conversion for Vacation Leave available)

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

• No employee contributions (City Paid) for comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans that includes preventative services
• PPO health plan with low deductibles ($200 Single / $400 Family)
  • $4,800 per year incentive for waiving coverage

• $50,000 Term Life Insurance Policy paid by the City (includes Accidental Death and Dismemberment)

Qualifications

• Applicants must be Ohio-certified EMT/Basic and Ohio Firefighter Level II at the time of appointment. Paramedic certification is preferred. All applicants are required to be Ohio-certified EMT/Paramedics within three years of the date of initial employment. Students nearing completion of the certification process are encouraged to apply
• Applicants must be high school graduates or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age but no older than 40 at time of original appointment and be physically capable of performing all essential functions of the position.
• Background checks will include character, mental/physical health, psychological testing and polygraph
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check is required. All candidates must be willing to submit to random drug screenings
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public
• Possess valid Ohio state driver’s license

Special Requirements

• Application must be filled out online by the closing date.
• Attach supporting documents – resume, proof of Fire/EMS certifications, DD-214, diplomas, additional certificates, etc.
• All qualified applicants will undergo an interview where they will be scored and placed on a list. Applicants considered for further processing will undergo criminal background and reference checks, medical exam, drug screen, psychological test, Firefighter Mile and polygraph exam.

***Additional points will be awarded to applicants scored interview and have a Fire or EMS related Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, have been honorably discharged from the military. Documents must be attached to the application to receive additional points. Failure to complete all the steps listed above will result in a disqualification from the hiring process.

Failure to complete all of the steps listed above will result in a disqualification from the hiring process.