Firefighter/Paramedic

BARBERTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
580 WOOSTER RD. WEST
BARBERTON, OHIO 44203
330-848-6710

 

Updated: March 06, 2025

Position Title: Firefighter/Paramedic

Barberton Fire Department is currently hiring for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.

All candidates must complete the FireTEAM through National Testing Network and the Firefighter Physical Agility by April 27, 2025. Candidates are required to complete and upload the following documents. 

• Employment Application
• Waiver & Release Form
• FCRA Disclosure and Authorization Form
• Physical Agility Certificate (once completed)
• Copy of Driver’s License
• Applicable Extra Credit Documents

Application, Waiver & Release, and FCRA form can be found here: https://cityofbarberton.com/150/Current-Notices-Job-Openings

Salary Information: $61,002.24 - $75,878.40; Salary dependent on certifications and full-time experience.

Benefit Information: Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, vacation, sick leave and pension. 

City/ County/ Area Information: Located in Northeast Ohio, Barberton has a population of 24,563 residing within 9 square miles and an annual run volume of approximately 5,000 calls for service. We serve the Barberton community with 45 full-time firefighter/paramedics operating out of two fire stations. The Barberton Fire Department’s core values are:

LOYALTY – Having true allegiance to the community and department.
INTEGRITY – Always doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
RESPECT – Always treating people as they should be treated.
DEDICATION – Having a passionate belief in our mission as a fire department.
PROFESSIONALISM – Commitment to the quality of service and pride in our work.

Candidate Contact Person
Michelle Wolfe 
Civil Service Secretary
330-848-6710
mwolfe@cityofbarberton.com

Job Requirements

Age:
Must be eighteen (18) years at time of examination. No applicant shall receive an appointment if that applicant has reached the age of forty-one (41) years at the time of appointment.

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Probation:
Firefighter/Paramedic candidates must successfully complete a one-year probationary period.

Licensure:
Licensure State of Ohio Paramedic certification is required by time of hire; must maintain State of Ohio EMT and Paramedic certification during employment.

Nature of Work:
Protect life and property by performing firefighting, emergency medical service, rescue, hazardous materials response, fire prevention and public education. Maintain equipment apparatus and facilities.

Physical Agility Testing:
TWO PARTS REQUIRED:

PART 1: Firefighter Physical Agility Test – Must meet time of five (5) minutes or less. Applicants must pre-register with the testing facility and pay for hte agility test. Applicants should visit the webpage of hte facility listed for complete information regarding the agility testing. Three testing dates are being offered. 

Location 1: Cuyahoga Community College 

                1100 Pleasant Valley Rd., PTSC Room 124, Parma, OH 44130

DATE: Sunday, March 16, 2025 AND Sunday, April 27, 2025

TIME: Test time will be assigned by Fire Academy (Photo identification is required)

COST: $75.00

Location 2: Stark State College, Fire Training Building, Room F100

                6200 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton, OH 44720

DATE: Sunday, April 6, 2025                                                                                

TIME: 8:30 AM (Photo identification is required)

COST: $75.00

A Certificate of Completion for the Firefighter Physical Agility Test must be received by April 30, 2025 and dated after April 30, 2024 and before April 30, 2025. Upload certificate or email to mwolfe@cityofbarberton.com.

PART 2: Aerial Ladder Climb Test – Waiver & Release Form is required to participate. Upload completed form to NTN or email mwolfe@cityofbarberton.com by April 11, 2025. 

Candidates are required to successfully climb a 100 ft. aerial ladder to be eligible for hire.

DATE:                  Saturday, April 12, 2025

TIME:                  9:00 AM (Photo identification is required)

LOCATION:         Barberton Fire Station 2

                                                                        93 E. State Street, Barberton, OH 44203

Physical:
Applicant must, at the time of initial employment and thereafter, abstain from the use of all tobacco products. Applicant must meet and maintain physical fitness and medical standards in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Barberton Fire Department. Visual acuity must be correctable to at least 20/20 and have normal color vision. Hearing must be normal.

Other:
Due to the nature and conditions of the work and position, a criminal conviction record may disqualify you for employment.

Testing:
In addition to a written Civil Service test, applicants will be subject to an extensive background check, physical agility tests, oral interview, psychological examination, comprehensive physical examination, polygraph examination and such other examinations relative to the position. Additional credit for those who pass the written test, with a minimum raw score of 70%, is available up to a maximum of 25 percent (25%). (See “Extra Credit”) If candidate terminates employment during probation of his/her own volition, he/she will be required to reimburse the City of Barberton the cost of all tests and training.

Extra Credit Available (25% Maximum):
Extra credit will only be applied to the scores of those candidates who successfully pass and complete the written examination and physical agility tests (Parts 1 and 2).

MILITARY CREDIT:

20%     An Applicant who has completed service in the Uniform Services, who has been honorably discharged from the Uniform Services or transferred to the Reserve with evidence of satisfactory service, and who is a resident of this state and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who has completed more than one hundred eighty (180) days of active duty service pursuant to an Executive Order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress may file a Certificate of Service or honorable discharge shall receive a credit of twenty percent (20%) of the person’s total grade.  A person who receives an additional credit under this Section shall not receive an additional credit pursuant to Rule VI, Section (7)(b) of the City of Barberton Civil Service Rules, Regulations, and Procedures. Form DD214 is required.

RESERVE COMPONENT OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES: 

15%     An applicant in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the person's total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade. Required DD Form 214.

 RESIDENCY CREDIT:

5%           Five percent credit to those who pass the Civil Service test and who can demonstrate residency within the corporate limits of the City of Barberton for a period of one year prior to the date of application receipt. A signed affidavit will be accepted as proof of residency.  Residency must be established at least 1 year prior to date of application. See attached Residency Affidavit for definition. The Residency Affidavit must be signed and notarized by a State of Ohio Notary Public or military notary.  A notary public will be available in the Civil Service Office for your convenience (no charge).

 PRIOR CITY EMPLOYMENT CREDIT:

0.1           1/10 (One Tenth) of a point will be given to those who pass the Civil Service test for each month of prior work experience with the City of Barberton.   Prior employment will be verified by the City. IT IS THE APPLICANT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF PRIOR CITY OF BARBERTON EMPLOYMENT SERVICE.

EDUCATIONAL CREDIT:

10%         BACHELOR’S DEGREE - Ten percent credit to those who pass the Civil Service test and who have                                    completed and possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science Technology or related field from an accredited                   college or university.

 5%          ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE - Five percent credit to those who pass the Civil Service test and who have completed and possess an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science or related field from an accredited college or university.

 15%       N.F.P.A. LEVEL II FIREFIGHTER – Fifteen percent credit to those who are certified in the State of Ohio as an N.F.P.A. Level II Firefighter.

 5%          FOUR CITIES COMPACT FIRE/EMT PROGRAM – Five percent credit to those who pass the Civil Service test and who have graduated within three years before Civil Service test year.

City of Barberton:

An Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Barberton provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military status, status as a covered veteran, or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.