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10/25/2017
Firefighter
Chillicothe Fire Department
Completed applications will ONLY be accepted via US MAIL. Your submission must include a $25 non-refundable application fee. The application fee can be waived due to indigency upon submission of Fee Waiver request.
Application and waiver form are available on the City of Chillicothe’s website at http://www.chillicothe.com
EXAM DATE: Tuesday, November 28th, 2017 5:00 p.m. Chillicothe High School Cafeteria (enter thru the Middle School Entrance) 481 Yoctangee Parkway, Chillicothe, Ohio, 45601 *PHOTO ID WILL BE REQUIRED.
*Copies of Firefighter and EMT certification must be submitted with application. *Veterans Credit will be given for submission of your DD214 showing discharge as “honorable” or under honorable conditions. Submit copy with application. *Additional credit will be given for Paramedic certification. Copy of card must be submitted with application.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
2. Must be at least 18 years of age (but not past forty-first birthday) at time of hiring.
3. Must possess/maintain a valid Ohio Driver’s License as a condition of employment
4. Must possess and maintain Ohio Firefighter II and Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT- B) certification as a condition of employment and at time of application.
5. Must pass a background check.
6. Must remain insurable under the City’s Insurance Policy.
7. Must pass physical examination and extensive cardio pulmonary stress tests.
8. Must complete psychological examination
9. Must live within Ross County, Ohio, or any county adjacent to Ross County, within one (1) year of appointment.
10. Must successfully complete and maintain Hazardous Materials Technician and Ohio EMT Paramedic certification after appointment.
