Fire Department · Combination
Fairlawn Fire Department
Fairlawn, OH · Summit County
The Fairlawn Fire Department was established in 1982 to provide fire and EMS services to the citizens and visitors of the City of Fairlawn, Ohio, in the Akron metro area. It operates from a station originally built in 1977 and dedicated in 1979, aided by a federal construction grant.
The department runs as a combination organization of 16 full-time and more than 30 part-time members. Every full-time member is a State Certified Paramedic with ACLS training who also holds an Ohio Firefighter II certification, reflecting a dual fire/EMS mission.
Fairlawn holds an ISO Class 2 community protection rating, among the higher ratings a department can earn. The organization emphasizes core values including professionalism, integrity, compassion, accountability, teamwork, and health and safety.
MissionTo Save Lives and Protect Property
Fairlawn hires through the City of Fairlawn's central employment system. The department has recruited Part-Time Firefighter Medics on an open-until-filled basis, with candidates protecting life and property through skilled firefighting and EMS work.
To apply, use the city's employment portal to download a paper application or complete the online employment application. Because the full-time ranks are all paramedic and Firefighter II certified, EMS and fire certifications are central to the department's staffing model.
Requirements
- Ohio Firefighter II certification (held by all full-time members)
- State Certified Paramedic with ACLS training (held by all full-time members)
Hiring process
- Review current openings on the City of Fairlawn employment page
- Download the paper application or complete the online employment application
- Submit application for the desired position (positions posted open until filled)
How do I apply to the Fairlawn Fire Department?
Applications are handled through the City of Fairlawn employment page, where you can download a paper application or complete the online employment application for any open position.
What positions does Fairlawn hire for?
The department has recruited Part-Time Firefighter Medics, posted on an open-until-filled basis. Firefighter medic roles combine firefighting and EMS duties.
What certifications do I need?
All full-time members hold an Ohio Firefighter II certification and are State Certified Paramedics with ACLS training, so fire and paramedic-level EMS certifications are central to the department.
Is the department currently accepting applications?
The city has listed a Part-Time Firefighter Medic position as open until filled. Check the City of Fairlawn employment page for the latest openings.
Is Fairlawn a career or volunteer department?
It is a combination department with 16 full-time and more than 30 part-time members, established in 1982.