Fire Department · Career
Perrysburg Fire Division
Perrysburg, OH · Wood County
Apply by July 16, 2026 for an entry-level Firefighter/Paramedic position in Perrysburg, OH with a salary of $75,062 annually. Must be certified as an Ohio Paramedic and pass required tests.
Perrysburg Fire Division seeks lateral-entry firefighter/paramedics with at least two years of full-time experience, offering $75,062–$95,576 annually and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental, vacation, and sick leave. Apply by July 16, 2026.
Part-time firefighter role at Perrysburg Fire Division with hourly pay of $21–$23. Deadline: July 27, 2026. Requires FireTEAM and physical ability test (Firefighter Mile or CPAT).
The Perrysburg Fire Division is a career department serving the city of Perrysburg, Ohio, from two stations: Station 38 in the uptown district at 140 W. Indiana Ave and Station 39, its 2019-built headquarters at 26100 Fort Meigs Rd. The division protects roughly a 12-square-mile primary area and responds to about 3,500 incidents a year.
The department is staffed by 39 full-time and 4 part-time personnel, including a fire chief, two deputy chiefs, a fire marshal, captains, lieutenants, and 28 full-time firefighter/paramedics, plus part-time firefighters and Community Risk Reduction specialists.
Perrysburg operates as an all-hazards provider covering fire suppression, EMS, hazardous conditions, and technical rescue. The department recently earned accreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI).
With roots stretching to an 1838 village fire ordinance and its first official chief in 1872, the division combines a long civic history with a modern accredited operation.
Missiondedicated to providing the highest quality EMS, fire protection, and education to the citizens
Perrysburg hires through the City of Perrysburg's employment portal on GovernmentJobs, where firefighter/paramedic positions are posted when open. At the time of review no fire positions were actively listed.
Prospective candidates can also submit the Perrysburg Fire Division Interest Form on the city website to be contacted about future openings; specific application requirements are provided during the hiring process.
How do I apply to become a Perrysburg firefighter?
Firefighter/paramedic openings are posted through the City of Perrysburg employment portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/perrysburg. You can also submit the Perrysburg Fire Division Interest Form on the city website to be notified about future opportunities.
Are there any firefighter openings right now?
At the time of this profile, no fire positions were actively listed on the city's job portal. Submitting the Fire Division Interest Form keeps you in the loop for upcoming openings.
What kind of work does the department do?
Perrysburg is an all-hazards department handling fire suppression, EMS, hazardous conditions, and technical rescue. Most uniformed members are full-time firefighter/paramedics, so EMS certification is central to the role.
Is the department accredited?
Yes. The Perrysburg Fire Division recently earned accreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI).
How big is the department and where are its stations?
The division has 39 full-time and 4 part-time employees operating from two stations: Station 38 at 140 W. Indiana Ave and headquarters Station 39 at 26100 Fort Meigs Rd. It responds to about 3,500 calls a year.