Job Information

WAPAKONETA FIRE & EMS
103 WILLIPIE STREET
WAPAKONETA, OHIO 45895
419-738-2014
http://www.wapakoneta.net

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Updated: September 15, 2025

Job Classification: Full Time Firefighter II/Paramedic

The Wapakoneta Fire & EMS is hiring for the position of Full-Time Firefighter II/Paramedic.

The department requires the candidate PHQ. You can access the questionnaire through your candidate account. A completed application for employment form must be completed and submitted to the City of Wapakoneta.

Salary Information: 2026 starting salary $66,860, step 5 firefighter Paramedic $75,872
Benefit Information: Competitive Health Care Package with Optional Vision and Dental
Vacation, Sick Leave, Holiday, Birthday, Personal time accrued per IAFF contract
Candidate Contact:
Eric Sammetinger
esammetinger@wapakoneta.net

Department Overview: Wapakoneta Fire & EMS is a single station operation with 24-hour staffing following a California swing rotation. We currently have 19 Career Firefighters supplemented by part time employees. All Full Time Personnel hold a Firefighter II Certification and EMT Certification of Paramedic within 36 months of hire. In 2024 the department responded to 2,470 incidents. Wapakoneta Fire & EMS provides all fire suppression and ALS ambulance services, fire prevention and education, confined space rescue, water and ice rescue, rope rescue, vehicle and machinery extrication and other emergency services as needed.
Area Information: www.wapakoneta.net
www2.auglaizecounty.org
Population: 9,816 in the City, approximately 18,000 in our coverage area

Job Requirements

Age:
18

Citizenship Required:
Yes

Necessary Certifications:
Will be required to possess or obtain Firefighter 2 and Paramedic Certifications. A high school diploma or GED is required. Prior experience is preferred. Also must have a valid Ohio drivers license that is insurable.

Hiring Process:

Complete and return the City of Wapakoneta job application.
Take and pass NTN written test.
Complete the PHQ (Personal History Questionnaire) on NTN site.
Take and pass a physical ability test.
Candidate must attend an oral interview.
Chosen Candidate must pass a FBI/BCI background check.
Chosen Candidate must take and pass a drug screen.
Chosen Candidate must take and pass a physical.
Chosen Candidate must submit to a driving record check.

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors:
Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers: A felony conviction will disqualify the applicant
Driving Disqualifiers: Must be able to maintain insurability
Drug Use Disqualifiers: Subject to entry level and random drug testing

Application Process:
An applicant who meets all minimum requirements must submit a completed application for employment form, here, to the City of Wapakoneta 701 Parlette Court Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895. After reviewing the results of the written examination provided by National Testing Network, the Civil Service Commission will compile eligible applicant names into an eligibility list. The 4 tested categories will each comprise 25% of total score. The eligibility list will be in effect for a period of up to twelve months.

Additional Credit:
The Wapakoneta Civil Service Commission offers the following credits to a 70% or higher test score. Military Veteran, 20% (DD214 required) Ohio State Certified Paramedic, 15% (Valid State of Ohio Certification Card) Ohio State Certified Firefighter 2, 10% (Valid State of Ohio Certification Card)
Only one incentive will be added to a passing test score and proof of the credit being requested must be provided with the City of Wapakoneta Employment Application.

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