Job Information

SHEFFIELD VILLAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT
4820 DETROIT ROAD
SHEFFIELD, OHIO 44035
440-949-6032

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Updated: January 29, 2025

Position Title: Firefighter/Paramedic
Department Application Link:
https://sheffieldvillage.com/employment-opportunities

Salary Information: Starting $72,477
Benefit Information:

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund (additional 4.25% pension pick-up by the Village of Sheffield)
Paid vacation upon date of hire
Paid sick leave
156 hours per year in accumulated time off
Overtime/Comp Time opportunities
Trading time policy
Annual Longevity Bonus (After 6yrs)
Ohio Deferred Comp
48/96 Shift Rotation

Candidate Contact Person:
Scott Gilles
Fire Chief
440-949-6032
firechief@sheffieldvillage.com

Department Overview
The Sheffield Village Fire Department operates a three shift rotation to which six firefighter/paramedics are assigned, working 48 hours on duty followed by 96 hours off duty. The SVFD operates two engines, one aerial ladder, two paramedic ambulances, one light rescue, one rescue/suppression UTV, boat and operations trailer. The SVFD is an ISO Class 3 rated organization. Sheffield Village is experiencing rapid growth with many new residential and commercial developments.

City/County/Area Information: Sheffield Village, Lorain County Ohio

Population: 4800 Night/ 25,000 Day

Job Requirements
Age: 18-40
US Citizen: YES
High School Grad/GED: YES
Valid State Driver’s License: YES
Ability to Read/Speak English: YES
College: Not Required
Academy Certification: YES
Prior Experience: Not Required

Necessary Certifications: Ohio Fire II Certification, Ohio Paramedic Certification, ACLS, PALS, and BLS Certifications.

Additional Requirements: Physical Agility Certificate from Tri-C or equivalent.

Hiring Process: Applicants placed on the eligibility list who are called in for an interview shall be required to pass a psychological examination and comprehensive background check. Eligible candidates will then interview with the Captains board, the Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief and Mayor/Safety Director. An OP&F pension physical shall be conducted prior to the hiring of a candidate. The pension physical fee will be paid by the Village of Sheffield.

Standards for Disqualification/Non-Favorable Consideration:
Criminal activity, drug use, unsafe driving record, dishonorable discharge, poor financial responsibility, falsification with the application process.

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