Fire Department · Combination
Tallmadge Fire Department
Tallmadge, OH · Summit County
The Tallmadge Fire Department serves the northeast Ohio city of Tallmadge in Summit County, operating out of two stations: Station 1 on West Overdale Drive and Station 2 at the Six Corners area on Eastwood Avenue. The department combines fire suppression with emergency medical services, fire prevention, and community outreach.
Staffing is a mix of full-time and part-time members, with 21 full-time and 31 part-time firefighters and paramedics. Since 1996 the department has maintained 24/7 staffing with full-time paramedics, keeping response times under five minutes.
Beyond structural firefighting and EMS, Tallmadge fields specialized teams for hazardous materials response, technical rescue (trench, confined space, structural collapse, and high angle), and water rescue. The department also runs community programs including home safety inspections, a residential lock box program, and the Aluminum Cans for Burned Children (ACBC) fundraiser.
Hiring for the Tallmadge Fire Department runs through the City's Department of Human Resources and Civil Service Commission, which accepts applications continuously even when no position is actively posted. The most recent posting is for a part-time Firefighter/Paramedic, listed as open until filled.
Applicants complete a Non-Classified Application (available for download on the city jobs page) and can submit it in person at several city locations, including the Civil Service Office and Administration Office at 46 North Avenue, the Police Department, or the Recreation Center.
Requirements
- Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic certification (for Firefighter/Paramedic positions)
Hiring process
- Download the Non-Classified Application from the city jobs page
- Submit the application in person at a city office (Civil Service or Administration Office at 46 North Avenue, the Police Department, or the Recreation Center)
How do I apply to the Tallmadge Fire Department?
Download the Non-Classified Application from the city jobs page and submit it in person at a city office, such as the Civil Service or Administration Office at 46 North Avenue, the Police Department, or the Recreation Center.
Is the department currently hiring?
The city accepts applications continuously through Human Resources and the Civil Service Commission, even when no position is actively posted. The most recent listing was a part-time Firefighter/Paramedic, open until filled.
What certification do I need to be a Firefighter/Paramedic here?
The Firefighter/Paramedic role requires Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic certification, providing emergency medical assistance and firefighting within the city.
Does the department hire part-time firefighters?
Yes. The department is staffed by a mix of 21 full-time and 31 part-time firefighters and paramedics, and its most recent opening was for a part-time Firefighter/Paramedic.
What kind of work does the department do beyond firefighting?
In addition to fire suppression, members provide EMS, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, and water rescue, plus community outreach and fire prevention programs.