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CHILLICOTHE CITY OF
35 SOUTH PAINT STREET
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO 45601
740-773-1211
https://www.chillicothe.com/

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Updated: April 17, 2026

The City of Chillicothe Civil Service Commission is accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for the following positions:

FIREFIGHTER

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Salary: $56,828 - $81,935

Lateral Entries will be considered.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED: April 17th - May 18th, 2026

Applications are available on the City of Chillicothe’s website:

https://www.chillicothe.com/departments/human_resources.php

Applications along with a resume must be submitted to

HR@chillicotheoh.gov, no later than 4:30 P.M. on closing date.

Credit will be given for submission of your Firefighter II, EMT, and Paramedic certifications.

Credit will be given for submission of your DD214 showing discharge as “honorable” or under honorable conditions.

**** Copies must be submitted with application ****

In order to be considered applicants will be required to take an exam through National Testing Network between April 17th and May 18th, 2026.

NATURE OF WORK: Performs skilled firefighting work in combatting, extinguishing and preventing fires; answering emergency call; and in the operation and routine custodial maintenance of fire department equipment, apparatus, quarters, and grounds.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age (but not past forty-first birthday) at time of hiring.
Must possess/maintain a valid Ohio Driver’s License as a condition of employment.
Must pass a background check.
Must remain insurable under the City’s Insurance Policy.
Must pass physical examination and extensive cardio pulmonary stress tests.*
Must complete psychological examination*.
Must live within a 50 mile radius of Station One.
Must successfully complete and maintain Ohio Firefighter II, Ohio EMT Basic, Hazardous Materials Technician and Ohio EMT Paramedic certification after appointment.

*Physical ability assessment and psychological exam to be scheduled at a later date for candidates certified as eligible.

Questions may be directed to: .HR@chillicotheoh.gov

A full job description is available in the Human Resources Office.

The City of Chillicothe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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