Top 5 Firefighter Jobs in Akron, Oh

Firefighter - Basic
City of North Canton —North Canton, OH
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
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Akron Firefighter/Medic
City of Akron, OH —Akron, OH
- $31.53 - $34.60 an hour
- Full-time
- High school
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
Fire/Paramedic [Part-Time]
City of Macedonia —Macedonia, OH
- Part-time
- Driver's License
- Entry level
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Assistant Fire Chief
City of Solon, OH —Solon, OH
- $94,095.19 - $112,914.23 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Administrative experience
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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City of Aurora, OH —Aurora, OH
- $28 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record

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Firefighter - Basic

City of North Canton -
North Canton, OH

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Job Details

Part-time

Qualifications

Firefighting rescue operations
Medical equipment operation
Writing skills
Fire codes and regulations
High school diploma or GED
Emergency medical trauma care
Medical treatment knowledge
Local building codes

Full Job Description

Public Records Notice:

Please note that all information submitted in connection with your application is subject to disclosure under the Ohio Public Records Act (Ohio Revised Code § 149.43). Materials provided to the City of North Canton, including but not limited to this application and any supplemental documents, may be considered public records and released upon request. Applicants should not submit information they do not wish to be made public.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Status: Part-time

Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic

Reports to: Fire Chief Classification: Non-exempt

Assistant Fire Chief

Team Interactions:

Fire/EMS (including Firefighters, Medics, EMTs, and any support personnel)

Definition/Purpose:

The principal responsibility of an employee in this class is to provide emergency firefighting, rescue, and paramedic-level emergency medical services and pre-hospital care by performing physician-directed and pre-authorized treatment to residents of the community requiring pre-hospital and ambulance service. In addition, this position is responsible for maintaining required equipment and supplies, as well as performing any required firefighting duties to the level of his/her certification.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

This position requires knowledge of (and the wherewithal to apply) the following in varied fire control and emergency situations:

Emergency medical care (to the level of Paramedic)
Modern firefighting methods (including fire suppression and rescue practices)
Local codes related to emergencies, city ordinances, and state statutes

Firefighter/Paramedic possesses strong communication skills (both orally and in writing), enabling him/her to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public. This position also necessitates the ability to read and interpret manuals, policies, and other documents, as well as operate fire suppression equipment and medical equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential Duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned.

Depending upon assignment, duties may include (but are not limited to) the following:

Be familiar with policies and procedures, effectively convey instructions accordingly to all personnel under his/her supervision and ensure proper execution of those policies and procedures.
Perform physician-authorized and individually initiated emergency patient care to the paramedic level of certification and the extent authorized by adopted protocols and department policies and procedures in managing medical or trauma-related ALS or BLS emergencies including (but not limited to) CPR, cardiac monitoring, cardiac electrical intervention, airway procedures, and the administration of drugs and intravenous fluids.
Perform any required firefighting duties to the level of his/her certification (including fire suppression, fire inspections, and rescue activities.)
Examine buildings and conduct research to determine fire prevention techniques.
Perform general maintenance work in the upkeep of Fire/EMS facilities and equipment.
Ensure adherence to fire compliance codes.
Educate the public by providing information on fire prevention.
Maintain current Fire/EMS certification as deemed by the State of Ohio and/or the Medical Control Board.

The North Canton Fire Department performs fire and life safety inspection services in part through the Fire Company Inspection Program (FCIP.) The purpose of the program is to increase the current level of service and accomplish inspections of all commercial occupancies annually. In this capacity, Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic becomes familiarized with city-wide commercial business layouts (pre-plan)—a great benefit when real emergencies occur.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent)
State of Ohio Firefighter II Certification and/or Firefighter I Certification, Volunteer Firefighter Certification/EMT-B

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position. The City of North Canton is an equal opportunity employer.

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