Firefighter/Paramedic

WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT
4301 WARRENSVILLE CENTER ROAD
WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OHIO 44128
216-587-6528

Updated: March 10, 2025

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Position Title: Firefighter / Paramedic
Salary Information: $60,000-$86,065
Benefit Information:

Health Care
Life Insurance
Uniform allowance
Paramedic Bonus
Paid Holidays and Vacation
Ohio Police and Fire Pension as well as other benefits provided for in the collective bargaining agreement
All candidates must complete Personal History Questionnaire

Candidate Contact Person
Michael Petti
Fire Chief
216-587-6528

Department Overview

The Warrensville Heights Fire Department proudly serves the City of Warrensville Heights over 13,000 residents with 24/7 fire protection and emergency medical services. Staffing consist of 30 full-time sworn members, who are state certified firefighters and paramedics. The Fire Department is comprised of the Fire Chief, Fire Captain, six Lieutenants, and twenty-two Firefighters. The department responds to on average 3,800 calls for service annually, with two engines, one ladder truck, and two ALS squads.

The Warrensville Heights Fire Department has a strong mutual aid program with neighboring communities and participates in regional collaboration. Members hold assignments on the Technical Rescue team. The department responds to a variety of hazards in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.

City/County/Area Information

The City of Warrensville Heights, is an eastern suburb of Cleveland, Ohio located in Cuyahoga County. It is 4.13 square miles, with a most recent population of 13,789. It is home to Cleveland Clinic South Pointe hospital, and includes three major highways.

Population

13,789

Job Requirements

Age: 21
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid State Driver's License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
College: Not Required
Prior Experience: Not Required
Necessary Certifications

State of Ohio Paramedic Certification
State of Ohio Firefighter 2 Certification
Cuyahoga Community College Physical Agility test certificate issued within one year of deadline for application.
State of Ohio Driver's License
Additional Requirements:

No person shall be eligible to receive an original appointment as a firefighter unless the person has reached the age of 21 years. Furthermore, no person is eligible to receive an original appointment as a firefighter on or after the person's thirty-fifth (35) birthday.
Residency requirement: Must reside within the County of Cuyahoga, Ohio or any adjacent county within one year of appointment and throughout the applicant' s employment with the City.
Hiring Process:

Interview with panel of sworn Fire Department officers
Polygraph, Psychological Exam and Background Investigation
Interview with Mayor/Safety Director and Fire Chief
Physical Exam upon offer of employment
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 60,000.00 86,065.00 Per Year