Salary: $64,057.76 - $100,967.36 Annually
Location : Fire Headquarters, 375 Nilles Rd., Fairfield, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
The City of Fairfield is announcing that a Civil Service exam will be given through the National Testing Network. This test will be used as the initial step to establish an Eligibility List for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. All testing with the National Testing Network (NTN) must be completed by the application closing date. The exam provided by the National Testing Network will be used as the Civil Service exam.

Applicants must apply online at www.fairfield-city.org by Monday, September 28, 2026 at 11:59 pm. No exceptions

To schedule your online OR in-person test, go to: https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/ then:

• Under the Header- Find Jobs, click on "Firefighter Jobs"
• Scroll Down to "Ohio" and find the City of Fairfield
• Check mark the box next to the posting
• Left side of screen will show a red "Continue" box
• Follow instructions on website

*You must register/schedule to take your online test a minimum of 24 hours in advance of your test date and time.

Examples of Duties
This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks related to protecting life and property by performing fire suppression and providing emergency medical services; participating in fire station and equipment maintenance; engaging in training and exercise programs as directed; and other related tasks as required.

Typical Qualifications
Qualifications include: 18 years old on or prior to the date of examination and not eligible for original appointment to Fairfield Department on or after age 36. The City will accept full-time appointments to the Fire Department for persons up to age 41 who are currently full-time Firefighter/Paramedics with another department and currently members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund. Must have a valid driver's license; high school diploma/GED; ability to perform the essential functions of the position; MUST possess certification for Ohio Firefighter II and a minimum of Ohio EMT-B by test date and within one year of employment must reside in Butler County, Hamilton County or any contiguous county. Paramedic certification preferred. Those who are already certified as an Ohio Paramedic and Ohio Firefighter II are eligible to receive a sign on bonus and to have an additional 10% added to their passing NTN score on the Eligibility List. The $5,000 sign on bonus will be paid upon successful completion of the probationary period. Proof of certifications must be submitted by the application deadline. If not already certified as a Paramedic, must obtain certification within three years.

Current part-time Firefighter/EMT employees of the City of Fairfield will have additional credit added to their passing score, based on years of service.

Those who achieve a passing score according to National Testing Network on the written test, while passing all sections of the test, must subsequently pass the following to be eligible for appointment: physical agility test; medical physical (including drug screen) and psychological exam; background check.

Please apply online at www.fairfield-city.org. Applications will be accepted beginning Friday, August 28, 2026 Deadline for applications is Monday, September 28, 2026 at 11:59 pm. No exceptions. In the event of a tie score after credits for seniority are added to the passing written exam score, priority in ranking is determined by the date and time the application is received.

Probationary Period: 1 year

Pay Range: $23.69-$37.34 Hourly ($64,057.76 to $100,967.36 annually D.O.Q. and years of service)
Dana Kennedy
Civil Service Commission
The City of Fairfield provides full-time employees with a wide range of benefits including Health, Dental and Life/AD&D insurance as well as vacation, personal and sick time. All full-time employees participate in state retirement pension systems--Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) or Ohio Police and Fire Retirement Fund (OP&F)--depending upon their job classification.
01

At the time of test, will you be 18 years old and not more than 36 years old, or up to age 41 and a current full-time Firefighter/Paramedic with another department and a current member of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have an Ohio Firefighter II and an Ohio EMT B certification or will you have reciprocity complete by the time of appointment?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have and can you provide proof of Ohio Paramedic certification or will you have reciprocity complete by the time of appointment?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of full-time service have you completed with a professional Fire Department (Do not include part-time)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question