CLASSIFICATION:

STATUS: 

Unclassified, appointed position by the Director of Public Safety

LOCATION: 

Fire Station #1 (153 N. Lyman St.)

Fire Station #2 (338 Weatherstone Drive)

WORK DAYS/HOURS: 

On-call basis, occasional shifts at Fire Station

BENEFITS:  Emergency Medical Technicians shall contribute to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)

APPLICATION PROCESS: 

You may print an application form from the PDF file below.

 Fire/EMT Application Form

Completed application forms may be e-mailed to the

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Or faxed to Human Resources at (330) 335-2715.

Applications may also be mailed or completed in person in Human Resources at the following address:

Human Resources
City Hall
120 Maple Street
Wadsworth, OH 44281

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.

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;
• 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 (minimum at First responder Level)
• Performs other duties requiring similar skills;
• All other duties required by the department.
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio Vehicle Operator's License and be insurable, as deemed by the City, on our motor vehicle liability insurance policy.

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 rescue and patient care.

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

• Assists others to be sure the victim receives the best possible care and calls for additional assistance if needed.

• Assists other members in making sure run report is complete and accurate.

• Assists others to be sure the vehicle is cleaned and equipment replaced upon completion of the call. 

• Calls attention to the Fire / EMS Chief any problems with the call through a written report.

• Upon arrival at the scene, carries the cot and equipment to the location of the victim. 

• Participates in patient care to their specific level of training and protocols established by Summa Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital

• Follows directives given by the Paramedic in charge. 

• Completes the linens / equipment form at the hospital.

• Drives the ambulance safely to the scene, to the hospital of choice, and back to the station using the quickest, smoothest, safest route possible. 

• All other duties required by the department.

• Must possess a valid State of Ohio Vehicle Operator's License and be insurable, as deemed by the City, on our motor vehicle liability insurance policy.

Minimum Qualifications for Employment:

Firefighter:  Applicant shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age and not attending high school; shall possess a valid State of Ohio Drivers License; ability to complete a 36-hour Volunteer Firefighters course within one (1) year of appointment; must be insurable by the City of Wadsworth to operate fire equipment and vehicles; shall pass a aptitude test, physical agility test, psychological interview, interview by department staff and medical evaluation prior to probationary appointment.  Successful candidates shall complete a six (6) month probationary period and will be required to maintain a fifty (50%) percent attendance rate for departmental training.

EMT:  Applicant shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age and not attending high school; shall possess valid State of Ohio Drivers License; ability to complete Basic Emergency Medical course within one (1) year of appointment; must be insurable by the City of Wadsworth to operate fire equipment and vehicles; shall pass a aptitude test, physical agility test, psychological interview, interview by department staff and medical evaluation prior to probationary appointment.  Successful candidates shall complete a six (6) month probationary period and will be required to maintain a fifty (50%) percent attendance rate for departmental training.

Training: The City will provide all required training outlined above.

The City of Wadsworth is an equal opportunity employer and provider of services.