Job Information

LIMA, CITY OF
50 TOWN SQUARE
LIMA, OHIO 45804

http://cityhall.lima.oh.us/

Bookmark: http://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/fullJobDetails.cfm?agencyjobid=2730&jobid=2&agentid=855

Updated: February 10, 2025

Candidate Contact Information
Debra S. Vobbe
Civil Service Board Director
202 E. High St. 2 nd Floor
Lima, OH 45801
419-223-7271
Debra.vobbe@cityhall.lima.oh.us

Job Classification: Firefighter

Candidates must submit application and take examination
1. Testing for the position must be completed through the National Testing Network www.nationaltestingnetwork.com
2. Application process is online at https://www.cityhall.lima.oh.us/FormCenter/Human-Resources-8/APPLICATION-FOR-CIVIL-SERVICE-EMPLOYMENT-117

APPLICATION PERIOD
No end date

STARTING SALARY INFORMATION for 2025

NO CERTIFICATIONS - $61,256 annually
EMT-BASIC - $62,395 annually
PARAMEDIC - $64,628 annually
Firefighter/Paramedic TOP PAY (14 years) $78,738 for 2025

VOUCHERS (Contact debra.vobbe@cityhall.lima.oh.us for voucher information)
1. Residents of Allen County, OH may receive a voucher to cover the cost of the entry level exam
2. Residents of Allen County, OH may receive a voucher to cover the cost of the firefighter mile physical exam

EXAMINATION PROCESS
When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:

1. Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test
2. Complete Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA, accessed through your candidate account)
3. Complete Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ, accessed through your candidate account)

APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates must also submit the Lima Civil Service application found at
https://www.cityhall.lima.oh.us/FormCenter/Human-Resources-8/APPLICATION-FOR-CIVIL-SERVICE-EMPLOYMENT-117.

BENEFITS
53 hour work week (California Shift Schedule)
467 to 727 hours of PTO annually (based on seniority)
158.47 hours of sick leave annually (in addition to PTO)
Uniform Allowance $1020 annually
City paid training and hourly pay for attendance
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Ohio Police and Fire Pension
Pre-Tax Deferred Compensation and Roth IRA plans available
Firefighters are represented by the IAFF Local 334 Union
Collective Bargaining Agreement can be viewed at:
https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/serb.ohio.gov/PDF/Contracts/2023/23-MED-03-0268.pdf

JOB REQUIREMENTS

US Citizen
High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid Ohio State Driver’s License
Permanent residency in Allen County OR a contiguous county within 18 months
Age 18 to 40 at time of appointment
State of Ohio Firefighter II Certification
- Not required to apply, the City of Lima will pay for Ohio Fire Academy tuition, lodging,
  meals, and salary during the 10 week course.
State of Ohio Paramedic
- Not required to apply, the City of Lima will pay for paramedic school tuition, books, testing fees, and overtime pay for classroom/clinical hours. (Certification is required 30 months after enrollment in Paramedic school.)

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The Lima Fire Department is 100% career organization providing fire, ems, and rescue services to the City of Lima. Responding to approximately 6100 calls (71% EMS % 29% Fire) annually from 3 stations throughout the city. The Lima Fire Department provides services to 38,771 residents across 13.75 square miles with a staff consisting of 4 administrative chiefs, 3 battalion chiefs, 5 captains, 7 lieutenants, 3 inspector/investigator, and 55 firefighters.

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