Fire Department · Career
Strongsville Fire And Emergency Services
Strongsville, OH · Medina County
Pay scale
| Firefighter Paramedic - Lateral Transfer | $30–$41/hr |
| Firefighter-Paramedic - Entry | $30/hr |
The City of Strongsville is hiring a lateral Firefighter Paramedic requiring valid State of Ohio Firefighter II and Paramedic certifications, plus 1,000 hours of recent government firefighting experience. Benefits include OP&F pension, health coverage, and generous paid time off.
The City of Strongsville is hiring a Firefighter-Paramedic requiring a valid State of Ohio Firefighter II and Paramedic certification, a high school diploma, and a Tri-C physical agility test. Benefits include health insurance and OP&F pension coverage.
Strongsville Fire & Emergency Services is a full-time career department serving the city of Strongsville, Ohio, a suburb southwest of Cleveland covering about 25 square miles. The department operates four fire stations, one in each of the city's four wards.
The agency runs on a firemedic model: all 68 of its firefighters are trained to deliver both fire suppression and advanced life support EMS. Beyond fire and EMS, the department handles hazardous materials mitigation, technical rescue, fire prevention and investigation, and community emergency management.
Strongsville holds an ISO Public Protection Classification of 2 (achieved 2024), placing it among the top few percent of departments nationally, and has earned the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award for eleven consecutive years. It also runs community programs including CERT, CPR and first aid training, and residential lock boxes.
MissionProtect the lives, property, and environment of the people who live, work, and travel in Strongsville
Career opportunities with Strongsville Fire & Emergency Services are posted through the city's GovernmentJobs portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/strongsville. As an all-firemedic department, positions typically require both firefighter and EMS/paramedic credentials.
General employment inquiries can be directed to the City of Strongsville Human Resources Department at (440) 580-3137, or to the fire department directly at (440) 580-3210.
How do I apply for a firefighter job in Strongsville?
Career opportunities are posted through the City of Strongsville's GovernmentJobs portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/strongsville.
Does Strongsville require firefighters to be paramedics?
The department is staffed entirely by trained firemedics who provide both fire suppression and advanced life support EMS, so EMS/paramedic credentials are integral to the role.
How large is the Strongsville fire department?
The department has 68 trained firemedics operating out of four fire stations, one in each of the city's four wards, covering a roughly 25-square-mile area.
Who leads the Strongsville fire department?
The department is led by Fire Chief Jack Draves, with AJ Aljabi serving as Assistant Chief of Operations.
Who do I contact about employment?
General employment inquiries can go to the City of Strongsville Human Resources Department at (440) 580-3137, or the fire department's non-emergency line at (440) 580-3210.