Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedic

Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedic

The City of Maumee is accepting applications for Part-Time Firefighter/EMT/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 Part-Time employee. 

Required Qualifications (copies to be provided)

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Valid Ohio driving privileges and remain insurable under the City of Maumee’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Current State of Ohio Firefighter I or II
• Current State of Ohio EMT-Basic, EMT-Advanced, or Paramedic
• Hazardous Materials Operations level
• Related certifications to include CPR, ACLS, etc. as required.

Hiring Procedure

All candidates shall possess the proper certifications and pass all noted items listed below.  Completion of these steps does not guarantee employment. 

1. City of Maumee Application:  Complete a “City of Maumee Application for Employment”.  Link found here.  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.

2. Verification and Submission:  Application, physical agility, and applicable certifications, licenses, etc. to be verified by City of Maumee.   Applications and all associated documentation can either be submitted in person to City of Maumee Human Resources Department, 400 Conant St., Maumee, OH 43537, or submitted by email to hr@maumee.org. 

3. Interview: Once verification complete, Interview will be scheduled.
4. Physical Agility Test

Note:  If the candidate has passed a “Firefighter Mile” or “CPAT” agility test within the last calendar year, the MFD may accept this in place of a MFD physical agility test.  The candidate shall provide documentation of successful completion. 

5. Health Physical

Note:  If the candidate has passed a health physical within the last calendar year, the MFD may accept this.  The candidate shall provide documentation the physical. 

6. City Administrator Review and Approval for Conditional Employment
7. Complete City of Maumee New Hire/On-board Process
8. Candidate Hired with Minimum One-Year Probation
9. Orientation with Maumee Fire Division.

Position Requirements

1. Scheduling: Shifts are scheduled (1) month in advance.
2. Shift Times: Scheduled in 12 hr.  blocks:  8a – 8p and 8p – 8a.
3. Maximum hours per week = 24.
4. Maximum hours per year = 1,500.
5. Minimum hours per month = 24. Note:  Employees unable to maintain the 24 hr./month minimum will be subject to employment review per Fire Division policies. 
6. Hourly Wage: $28.00/hr for FF/Paramedic

7. Training: Done on shift.  Any mandatory training will be scheduled in advance.   
8. General Alarm: Off-duty personnel may have the option to respond to General Alarm. 

All hours of work shall comply with City of Maumee ordinances, policies, and with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). 

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 over 2,500 calls annually, including mutual and auto aid, in a growing city of mixed residential, recreational, commercial, and industrial areas.  We provide our services based out of one fire station, and seek to staff our new 3 platoon shifts (A/B/C) with 8 full-time personnel each (24 total).  Shifts are supplemented with Part-Time personnel.  The Fire Chief oversees the MFD, along with two Deputy Chiefs, and Fire Safety Inspector, and part-time personnel.  We have 1 engine, 1 Heavy Rescue, 2 Ladders, 3 Medics, 2 Rescue Boats, 1 Jet Ski, and several other support vehicles.  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, 2^nd Floor (HR Dept), from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M-F.
• Visit Maumee.org
• Call us at 419-897-7115