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02/06/2024
Firefighter/Paramedic III
City of Aurora Fire Department
PURPOSE: To establish an eligibility list for the full-time position of Firefighter/Paramedic III in the City of Aurora Fire Department.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: To sit for the exam: high school diploma or equivalent, 18 years of age, a valid Ohio Driver's License, US citizen. Required prior to appointment but not required to sit for the exam: State of Ohio Firefighter II and Paramedic certificates.
APPLICATION PACKETS AVAILABLE: Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Electronic packets are available by emailing civilservice@auroraoh.com. Packets can be picked up at Aurora City Hall, 130 S. Chillicothe Road, Aurora, Ohio 44202.
FILING DEADLINE: Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
NO EXCEPTIONS. Completed application packets can be emailed to civilservice@auroraoh.com or dropped off in person at Aurora City Hall, 130 S. Chillicothe Road, Aurora, Ohio 44202.
WRITTEN EXAM: Saturday, March 16, 2024, 9:00 am at the Aurora City School District Conference Center, 119 W. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, Ohio 44202. Photo ID is required. A minimum passing score of 70% is required. No cell phone or other electronic devices will be allowed during testing. A voluntary protest period will begin 15 minutes after the written exam has ended and will last one hour.
PHYSICAL AGILITY: Prior to appointment the candidate must have a valid certificate of completion of the Firefighters Physical Agility Test issued by Cuyahoga Community College or Auburn Career Center with a passing time of 7 minutes or less.
STARTING SALARY: $79,767.22 annual, $28.94 hourly rate with a 3% increase in 2025 under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. $1,550.00 uniform allowance with an additional $1,500.00 available for first year cadets. $2,250.00 Paramedic stipend. One-year probationary period.
ADDITIONAL CREDIT: Additional credit will be given to candidates with a minimum passing score of 70% on the written exam in an amount not to exceed 20%. Any documentation for additional credit must accompany the application. 10% Minimum of twelve (12) consecutive months service as a part-time firefighter/paramedic with the City of Aurora 10% Honorable Discharge from the US Armed Forces (minimum 6 months active duty) 10% Bachelor degree in a Fire and/or EMS related field 5% Associate degree in a Fire and/or EMS related field Qualified Candidates: candidates who achieve eligible list status will be required to undergo a background check and personal interview with the appointing authority. Other testing (including psychological, physical, polygraph, EKG and drug screening) will be required if employment is offered. All questions regarding testing requirements or procedures should contact the Commission Secretary, Angie Pereces at 330.995.9160 or email civilservice@auroraoh.com
