Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic – Lateral Transfer
Hiring Process
The City of Maumee is accepting applications for Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedics. This is an informational sheet only and does not represent an employment agreement between the City of Maumee and any applicant for a job position nor does it guarantee you a position as a Full-Time employee.
Required Qualifications:
- Applicant must be a current, or recent full-time firefighter/paramedic contributing in the Ohio Police and Fire Pension System. They must be in good standing in the fire department in which the applicant is employed.In the event of a separation, not more than six (6) months shall have elapsed between the separation and the employment application being received by the City of Maumee. Applicants must have a minimum of one (1) year full-time firefighter experience in the last eighteen (18) months and have held both their professional Firefighter and Paramedic certifications during this time.
- State of Ohio Firefighter I or II
- State of Ohio Paramedic
- Hazardous Materials Operations level
- Related certifications to include CPR, ACLS, etc. as required.
- Provide copies of all other job-related certifications. Provide copy of valid
- Ohio driving privileges and remain insurable under the City of Maumee’s vehicle insurance policy.
Hiring Process
All candidates shall complete and provide the applicable certifications for all noted items listed below. Completion of these steps does not guarantee employment.
- City of Maumee Application: Complete a “City of Maumee Application for Employment”. Applications can be obtained at the City of Maumee Human Resources Department, 400 Conant St., Maumee, OH 43537. You can also email hr@maumee.org or fire@maumee.org
- Verification: Application and applicable certifications, licenses, etc. to be verified by City of Maumee.
- Interview: Once verification and background complete, interview process will start.
- Conditional Offer of Employment
- Background Check: Candidate will be scheduled with Police Division for a Background/Web Check.
- Medical Physical: Provide documentation on the most up to date Ohio Police and Fire Pension Physical.
- Council Approval: Candidate approved by Maumee City Council, and hired with minimum One-Year Probation.
- Complete City of Maumee New Hire/On-board Process
- Begin Orientation with Maumee Fire Division.
Schedule and Benefits Information:
- Candidate will be placed on existing step/pay scale dependent on calculated years of service
- Salary $73,842.00 to $89,592.00 annually
- 24/48 Schedule, 48 hour work week, with 17 Kelly Days.
- 12 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days, 4 Vacation Days, and 6.5 Sick Days earned per year.
- Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (including HSA).
- Life Insurance
- Ohio Deferred Comp available
- Participation in Ohio Police and Fire (OP&F) Pension Fund.
- IAFF Local 4536
Come Grow with Us!
Since 1838, the Fire Division has been committed to the protection of our highly supportive community. We are a professional service, and serve with pride and honor. The Fire Division has evolved into a new full-time fire department offering top-notch pay, benefits, and training. We respond to approximately 2,700 calls annually, including extensive Auto Aid and Mutual Aid, in a growing city of mixed residential, recreational, commercial, and industrial areas. We provide our services based out of one fire station and staff our three platoon shifts (A/B/C) with 8 full-time personnel each (24 total). Shifts are supplemented by Part-time personnel. The Fire Chief oversees the MFD, along with two Deputy Chiefs, and a full-time Fire Safety Inspector. We have 1 engine, 1 Heavy Rescue, 2 Ladders, 3 Medics, 2 Rescue Boats, 1 Jet Ski, and several other support vehicles, with a new Engine and Medic anticipated to be ordered in early 2026. We also have a large Public Safety Training Center set on 10 acres, including one of the areas only Class A burn buildings. Above all, our excellent team of paramedics and firefighters have many years of combined experience, training, and street knowledge, and are ready to mentor and work with you!
Questions? Contact Us:
- Maumee City Offices, 400 Conant, 2nd Floor (HR Dept), from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, M-F.
- Or Visit www.maumee.org
- Or call us at 419-897-7024
