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Hamilton Fire Department Station 2 Headquarters
Hamilton, OH · Butler County
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Department careers page ↗Hamilton Fire Department is the career fire and EMS agency for Hamilton, Ohio, operating out of five stations across the city under the command of Fire Chief Thomas Eickelberger. The department fields engine, ladder, and command apparatus alongside a dedicated hazmat unit and a water/ice rescue unit, and its staff includes 85 paramedics and 19 EMT-Basics providing advanced life support response citywide.
In 2025 the department answered 14,153 total incidents, including 10,729 EMS calls and 163 fires, reflecting a heavily medical-call workload typical of a mid-sized Ohio city department. Beyond emergency response, Hamilton firefighters handle fire prevention and code enforcement, fire investigation, public fire education, and car seat inspections, positioning the department as both an emergency responder and a community safety resource.
MissionThe Hamilton Fire Department is PROUD to protect life and property by providing education, prevention, and emergency response while upholding the highest standards.
Hamilton Fire Department hires through the City of Hamilton's civil service testing system. Candidates apply and subscribe for notifications through the city's governmentjobs.com careers portal, then register for and take the civil service exam via the National Testing Network when a test is offered.
Hiring process
- Subscribe for notifications of upcoming civil service exams through the City of Hamilton's governmentjobs.com careers portal
- Register for and complete the civil service exam through the National Testing Network (public safety jobs section)
- Apply for open Hamilton Fire Department positions as they are posted on governmentjobs.com/careers/hamiltonoh
Benefits
Health care plans tailored to employee family needs, paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a Police and Fire Pension plan with the employee contribution picked up by the city.
How do I become a firefighter with Hamilton Fire Department?
Apply through the City of Hamilton's civil service testing system: subscribe for exam notifications on the governmentjobs.com/careers/hamiltonoh portal, then register for and take the civil service exam through the National Testing Network.
What is the starting salary for a Hamilton firefighter?
Starting pay is $54,556 for an uncertified trainee, $57,534 for Firefighter II with EMT certification, and $60,427 rising to $70,485 after four years for Firefighter II with Paramedic certification.
What schedule do Hamilton firefighters work?
Hamilton firefighters work a 24-hours-on, 48-hours-off rotation, plus one Kelly Day every three weeks.
Does Hamilton Fire Department hire paramedics and EMTs?
Yes. The department's roster includes 85 paramedics and 19 EMT-Basics, and it offers a Firefighter II + Paramedic pay track for certified paramedics.
Where is Hamilton Fire Department headquartered?
Hamilton Fire Department is headquartered at Station 22, 77 Pershing Avenue, Hamilton, OH 45011.