PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that a competitive examination for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic will be given by The National Testing Network.
Job Overview: Firefighter / Paramedic
- Hiring Authority: Municipal Civil Service Commission, Lancaster, Ohio
- Department: Lancaster Fire Department: https://www.lancasterohio.gov/177/Fire-Department
- Community Served: Population of ~42,000
- Salary:
- Starting: $74,833.15
- Lateral Entry: Up to $98,229.88 (depending on years of pensionable service)
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Consideration is given without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or protected status.
Core Responsibilities
- Emergency Response & Extinguishment: Promptly respond to fire alarms, medical calls, hazardous materials incidents, and rescue emergencies. Operate fire pumps, lay hoses, and direct water streams using standard techniques.
- Rescue Operations: Conduct search and rescue missions to extract victims safely from hazardous environments.
- Medical Care: Administer advanced emergency medical care as a licensed paramedic to sick or injured individuals.
- Documentation & Administration: Complete detailed incident reports and maintain accurate records of equipment use, regular maintenance, and ongoing training.
- Community & Training: Participate in regular department drills, maintain all required certifications, and engage in public community outreach programs.
Key Requirements & Eligibility
1. Qualifications & Residency
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Active Ohio Firefighter Level 2 certification.
- Active Ohio Paramedic certification.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Residency: Must reside in Fairfield County or two contiguous counties upon successful completion of the probationary period.
2. Age Limits
- Minimum Age: Must be at least 18 years old.
- Maximum Age (New Appointments):Must not have reached their 36th birthday on or before appointment.
- Lateral Hire Exemption: Applicants must have been appointed as full-time firefighters within the OP&F pension system on or before their 36th birthday.
Military Extra Credit: The following adjustments shall be made to the scores of applicants on the condition that they pass the entry-level exam at 70% or higher.
Passing applicants who submit proof of military service (honorable discharge certificate or form DD214) with their application qualify for one of the following non-cumulative score credits:
- 20% Credit: Any person honorably discharged from uniformed service/reserves or reserve/Ohio National Guard members with over 180 days of federal active duty.
- 15% Credit: Reserve or Ohio National Guard members in good standing who have completed initial entry-level training.
Application & Testing Process
- Testing Administrator: National Testing Network, Inc. (NTN)
- Testing Window: August 1, 2026 (7:30 AM EST) - September 1, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)
How to Register:
- Visit www.nationaltestingnetwork.com.
- Go to Find Jobs Firefighter Jobs Select City of Lancaster Firefighter Paramedic.
- Fees: Standard NTN examination fee is $65. Applicants who tested with NTN in the past 12 months can transfer scores to Lancaster for $15.
Testing Notes & Contacts:
- Accommodations: Applicants requesting disability accommodation should review Candidate FAQ #16 on the NTN website.
- Background Standards: Review department disqualification standards at ci.lancaster.oh.us/documentcenter/view/2963.
- NTN Candidate Support Line: (206) 428-3265
- Lancaster Civil Service Commission Contact: civilservice@lancasterohio.gov Karen Rotkis, Chairwoman, Michael Crites and Robert Wolfinger, Commissioners
The City of Lancaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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