FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC (Lateral Entry)

The City of Moraine Fire Division is currently accepting applications for a Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic. (Paramedic Students encouraged to apply) Must be a Paramedic at time of appointment

We are looking for people driven by a desire to contribute, committed to public service, and who possess a willingness to be challenged. 

Under direct supervision of a Lieutenant, this position will perform technical work providing fire suppression, rescue operations, and appropriate patient care including ambulance transportation at the scenes of emergency situations. Firefighters are assigned to shift work; currently a 24-hour shift on duty with 48 hours scheduled off between tours.

Workloads are rotated between medic and fire unit assignments. Duties are performed under emergency conditions and frequently involve considerable personal hazards while responding to fire alarms and emergency medical calls.

Moraine Fire Division is a proud and progressive division that places heavy emphasis on training and public service. Our department averages over 3,000 incidents a year. We cover an area of 9.5 square miles that includes an airpark, two major rail services, a major highway, a major state route and the Miami River.

Salary

• Firefighter Paramedic $62,961.60-$73,729.76 (Top out $82,324.32) Rate is contingent upon the candidate’s related experience, skills, knowledge and abilities
• Employee Share (11.5% of base pay) of Pension contribution paid by the City (after 5 years continuous full-time employment, 3 of the 5 years Paramedics is required)
• Annual Uniform Allowance ($1,240.00 in two semi-annual payments)
• Compensatory Time available in place of overtime worked
• Education incentive for Associates and Bachelors.
• Tuition reimbursement is available.

Leave Benefits

• Holidays: 11 paid City holidays ( 8 to 12 hours of extra pay for each depending upon schedule)
• Earned Days Off: 13 days per year
• Vacation Leave: 2-4 weeks per year
• Additional Longevity Vacation Leave available after 4 years of service to the City (up to 96 hours)
• Annual Wellness Incentive (up to 40 hours bonus pay for no sick leave use)
• Sick Leave: 168 hours accrued per year (Sick Leave Conversion for Vacation Leave available)

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

• No employee contributions (City Paid) for comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans that includes preventative services

• PPO health plan with low deductibles ($200 Single / $400 Family)

• $4,800 per year incentive for waiving coverage

• $50,000 Term Life Insurance Policy paid by the City

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of one (1) year service as an Ohio Firefighter Level II Full-time Firefighter/EMT
• Must not have been out of active service status for more than two years at time of appointment
• Background checks will include character, mental/physical health, psychological testing and polygraph
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check is required. All candidates must be willing to submit to random drug screenings
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public
• Possess valid Ohio state driver’s license and be fully insurable

Special Requirements

• Application must be filled out online by the closing date.
• Attach supporting documents – resume, proof of Fire/EMS certifications, DD-214, diplomas, additional certificates, etc.
• All qualified applicants will undergo an interview where they will be scored and placed on a list.
• Applicants considered for further processing will undergo criminal background and reference checks, medical exam, drug screen, psychological test, Firefighter Mile and polygraph exam.

****Additional points will be awarded to applicants scored interview that have a Fire or EMS related Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university or have been honorably discharged from the military. Documents must be attached to the application to receive additional points. Failure to complete all the steps listed above will result in a disqualification from the hiring process