Job Information

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT
3435 WEST US RT 22
LOVELAND, OHIO 45140
513-583-4791

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Updated: September 09, 2024

Position Title: Career Firefighter/Paramedic

Candidates applying for this position are required to complete NTN's FireTEAM exam and upload application materials (Department Application, Cover Letter, Resume) to the NTN Account to move forward in the process.

Department Application found here: https://www.choosedeerfield.com/media/government/Application_for_employment%20-%20MASTER%20-%202016%20Revision%20for%20Ban%20the%20Box.pdf

Salary Information: $77,526
Benefit Information:

48-hour work week
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
12 hours of sick time accrual per month
96 hours paid holiday time
Vacation time based on years of service (96 - 240 hours)
OP&F Pension Fund
Paid training and college tuition

Department Overview:

Utilizing four fire stations, DTFR serves more than 40,000 residents spanning 16 square miles. The department is operated under the direction of the Fire Chief along with his command staff comprised of four Deputy Fire Chiefs who direct the daily operations of each shift. Each fire station is managed by a Captain and two Lieutenants, with a maximum staffing level of 20 per day. The organization responds to around 5,000 emergencies per year.

Additional information can be found at https://www.choosedeerfield.com/government/fire-and-ems/

Candidate Contact Person
Matt Hannigan
Deputy Chief
5135834791
mhann@deerfieldtwp.com

Job Requirements

Age: 18
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid State Driver’s License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Vision: Normal sight (corrected or uncorrected)
College: None
Prior Experience: None required.

Necessary Certifications:
Ohio Firefighter II
Ohio Paramedic

Additional Requirements:
Ohio Fire Safety Inspector within one year of hiring
Hazardous Materials Technician Training within one year of hiring

Hiring Process:

Step One:
Submit application, resume, and cover letter. The Application can be found at https://www.choosedeerfield.com/government/fire-and-ems/firefighter-paramedic-recruitment/
Step Two:
Applicants not currently DTFR part-time employees must submit a valid Firefighter Mile or CPAT test.
Step Three:
EMS Patient Care Simulator Evaluation. This is completed with the Deputy Chief of EMS and the EMS Officer.
Step Four:
Panel Interview. This interview is conducted with six to seven members of the organization of varying ranks.
Step Five:
Command Staff Interview. This interview is conducted with the four Deputy Chiefs and Fire Chief.
**Job offers will be issued after the interviews are completed**

Conditional Job Offer Issued - Pending Township Board of Trustee Approval and successful completion of Steps Six & Seven.
Step Six:
Psychological Evaluation
Step Seven:
Post Job Offer Police & Fire Medical Examination (unless currently enrolled in the OP&F pension).

Equal Opportunity Employer
Deerfield Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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