Lima Fire Department — Lima, OH
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Lima Fire Department in Lima, Ohio is hiring for Firefighter. The posted pay is $68,589–$87,306 a year. Applications close October 30, 2026 — 11 days from now. Stated requirements: Driver's license (at application); Firefighter I/II (before hire); Paramedic certification (within 30 months of hire); Written exam (required); High school / GED (required); and more. The shift schedule is 24-hour shifts.
Among 30 current Ohio postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 83% of them; the median among them is $64,480/yr.
Lima Fire Department is a career department with 3 stations. Pension: state_public_safety. Represented by IAFF Local 334.
Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.
| Driver's license | At application |
| Firefighter I/II | Before hire |
| Paramedic certification | Within 30 months of hire |
| Written exam | Required |
| High school / GED | Required |
| Age | Age 18–40 |
| Shift schedule | 24-hour shifts |
**LIMA, CITY OF **
50 TOWN SQUARE
LIMA OH 45804
LIMAOHIO.GOV
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
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APPLICATION PERIOD
The City of Lima is accepting applications through October 30, 2026, for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.
SALARY INFORMATION for 2027
NO CERTIFICATIONS - $68,589.04 annually
EMT-BASIC - $69,792.84 annually
PARAMEDIC - $ 77,945.66 - $ 87,305.66 annually
Firefighter/Paramedic TOP PAY (8 years) $ 87,305.66 for 2027
**VOUCHERS ** (Contact debra.vobbe@LimaOhio.gov for voucher information)
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EXAMINATION PROCESS
When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:
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APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates must also submit the Lima Civil Service application found at
https://www.cityhall.lima.oh.us/FormCenter/Human-Resources-8/APPLICATION-FOR-CIVIL-SERVICE-EMPLOYMENT-117.
HIRING SERVICE CREDIT FOR PRIOR SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Starting pay may be increased based on prior service as a certified Firefighter II/Paramedic.
Prior service credit may be granted from another fire department as a Firefighter II/Paramedic licensure for the purpose of vacation accrual.
BENEFITS
53 hour work week (California Shift Schedule)
467 to 727 hours of PTO annually (based on seniority or service credit)
158.47 hours of sick leave annually
Uniform Allowance $1020 annually
City paid training and hourly pay for attendance
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Ohio Police and Fire Pension
Pre-Tax Deferred Compensation and Roth IRA plans available
Firefighter are represented by the IAFF Local 334 Union
Collective Bargaining Agreement can be viewed at: serb.ohio.gov/static/PDF/Contracts/2020/20-MED-03-0306.pdf
JOB REQUIREMENTS
**DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW **
The Lima Fire Department is 100% career organization providing fire, EMS, and rescue services to the City of Lima. Responding to approximately 6100 calls (71% EMS % 29% Fire) annually from 3 stations throughout the city. The Lima Fire Department provides services to 38,771 residents across 13.75 square miles with a staff consisting of 4 administrative chiefs, 3 battalion chiefs, 5 captains, 7 lieutenants, 3 inspector/investigator, and 55 firefighters.
**Candidate Contact Information **
Debra S. Vobbe
Civil Service Board Director
202 E. High St. 2nd Floor
Lima, OH 45801
419-223-7271
Debra.Vobbe@LimaOhio.gov
THE CITY OF LIMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL INDIVIDUALS, REGARDLESS OF SEX, RACE, RELIGION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.