Part-time Paid On-Call Firefighter & EMT's

CLASSIFICATION:                          

Part-time Paid On-Call Volunteer Firefighter & Part-time Paid On-Call Volunteer EMT's

These are compensated positions according to the compensation schedule below.

STATUS:                                           

Unclassified, appointed position by the Director of Public Safety.

LOCATION:                         

Fire Station #1 (343 College St.)

Fire Station #2 (338 Weatherstone Drive)

WORK ** DAYS/HOURS:**      

On-call basis, occasional scheduled shifts at a Fire Station.

**COMPENSATION:      **

Fire Service EMS Service 2026 Rate of Pay

Entry-Level Firefighter                    Entry-Level EMT            $17.52 per hour

Volunteer Firefighter                       EMT - Basic                   $19.71 per hour

Firefighter I                                     EMT - Intermediate        $21.70 per hour

Firefighter II                                    EMT - Paramedic           $25.42 per hour

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**BENEFITS:                                        **

Emergency Medical Technicians may contribute to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement

System (OPERS). ** **

**APPLICATION PROCESS:            **

Complete an employment application with Human Resources located on the second floor on

City Hall or click the application link below to print out the application form.

CLICK HERE TO PRINT APPLICATION FORM    Human Resources

120 Maple Street

Wadsworth, OH  44281

FAX:  (330) 335-2715 ** **

POSTING DATE:  

Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis.

PART-TIME PAID ON-CALL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER JOB SUMMARY:  

Under the immediate supervision of the Fire Chief or his designee, this position is responsible for performing all necessary tasks of firefighting and rescue. FIREFIGHTER RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responds to alarms by driving fire apparatus;
• Operates pumps and lays fire lines;
• Cuts through structures, handles hose lines, climbs ladders;
• Enters structures, carries persons from fires or smoke filled buildings;
• Cleans up property and equipment after fires;
• Inspects, checks, cleans and maintains fire apparatus and equipment;
• Maintains and cleans fire stations, maintains building grounds;
• May occasionally serves as Acting Lieutenant;
• Studies and attends training sessions;
• Answers questions and conducts tours of the stations;
• Provides first aid and/or emergency medical treatment (at a minimum First Responder Level)
• Performs other duties requiring similar skills;
• All other duties required by the department.

**PART-TIME PAID ON-CALL VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN JOB SUMMARY: **

Under the immediate supervision of the Fire Chief or his designee, this position is responsible for performing all tasks associated with emergency medical treatment of patients including during rescue operations. 

EMT RESPONSIBILITIES:  The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Participates in patient care to their specific level of training and protocols established by the Summa Health System;
• Drives the ambulance safely to the scene, to the hospital of choice and back to the station using the quickest, smoothest and safest route possible;
• Upon Arrival at a scene, carries the cot and EMS equipment to the location of the patient;  
• Follows directives given by the Paramedic in charge; 
• Assists others to ensure patients receive the best possible EMS care and calls for additional assistance, if needed; 
• Completes all required forms at hospitals; 
• Assists other EMS staff in making sure run reports are accurate and complete;
• Assists other EMS staff in ensuring that all EMS vehicles are cleaned and equipment replaced upon completion of each call; 
• Calls attention to the Fire Chief of any problems with emergency medical call responses through use of a written report; 
• Conducts all other duties and responsibilities required by the department. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:

Firefighter Position:   

• Applicant shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license in the State of Ohio and to remain insurable under the city’s vehicle insurance policy and have an acceptable driving record as deemed by the City of Wadsworth;
• Successful completion of a physical agility test, psychological examination, physical exam and drug test prior to final appointment;
• Ability to complete a State of Ohio Firefighter I course within one (1) year of appointment.

EMT Positions:   

• Applicant shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license in the State of Ohio and to remain insurable under the city’s vehicle insurance policy and have an acceptable driving record as deemed by the City of Wadsworth;
• Successful completion of a physical agility test, psychological examination, physical exam and drug test prior to final appointment;
• Ability to complete Basic Emergency Medical course within one (1) year of appointment.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  **

Candidates who live in close proximity to either fire stations within the City or Township limits who would be able to respond to calls in a timely manner. In 2020, the City responded to approximately 2,494 EMS calls for service and 268 Fire calls for assistance. Average response times for EMS calls for service were approximately (4) minutes and for fire calls (6) minutes.

*We are particularly interested in those candidates who currently maintain a valid State of Ohio certification level in both fire & EMS disciplines.***

TRAINING REQUIREMENT : 

The City will provide all required training outlined above.  A selected candidate will be required to maintain a sixty percent (60%) attendance rate for all departmental trainings.