APPLICATION PERIOD

The City of Lima is accepting applications through October 30, 2026,

for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.

SALARY INFORMATION for 2027

NO CERTIFICATIONS - $68,589.04 annually

EMT-BASIC - $69,792.84 annually

PARAMEDIC - $ 77,945.66 - $ 87,305.66 annually

Firefighter/Paramedic TOP PAY (8 years) $ 87,305.66 for 2027

VOUCHERS

(Contact [debra.vobbe@LimaOhio.gov]{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}

for voucher information)

Residents of Allen County, OH may receive a voucher to cover the cost of the entry level exam

Residents of Allen County, OH may receive a voucher to cover the cost of the firefighter mile physical exam

EXAMINATION PROCESS**

When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:

Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test

Complete Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA, accessed through your candidate account)

Complete Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ, accessed through your candidate account)

APPLICATION PROCESS**

Candidates must also submit the Lima Civil Service application found at

HIRING SERVICE CREDIT FOR PRIOR SERVICE EXPERIENCE

Starting pay may be increased based on prior service as a certified Firefighter II/Paramedic.

Prior service credit may be granted from another fire department as a Firefighter II/Parame

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