Jobs In Ohio

[burg1244]

Any departments in Ohio testing???? I'm dieing trying to figure this out..

[cowbucks06]

Your best bet is to not try in Ohio. Your chances are slim to none.

[MontvilleFire39]

Gee Cowbucks, a little salty.....Im just joking, as I also made the plunge and it is the best move I have made.

To the OP, check the local papers classefieds and legal notices.

[boondocks]

Yeah, it is hard to get hired here. But that will get better in the next 2-3 yrs, as there will be a bunch of retirements (due to the first batch of guys timing out of the DROP program). You pretty much need to have your p-card and 240 to get hired - even for big cities with their own academies, you need the extra credit for the test.

Checking the classifieds weekly is the way to go. For a couple of years now, my Sunday routine was to log onto www.ohio.com (Akron Beacon), www.cleveland.com (Cleveland Plain Dealer) and www.columbusdispatch.com and search for firefighter jobs.

Also, call around to every small city/township/village within driving distance of you and ask if they have a part time or volunteer department. They don't usually advertise in the paper, especially if they continually take apps.

Good luck. I stuck it out, and I'm on the verge of starting my dream job with an awesome department.

PS - I recommend the seminars and study guides offered by Don McNea. I don't think I'd be in the position I'm in without what I learned there.

[CALFFBOU]

Crack open your wallet and subscibe to a service. I recommend www.firerecruit.com If you dont, you competetion already has.

Here is their listings-


Newark FD OH Entry Level FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC 7/2/2008 8/8/2008
Ashland FD OH Entry Level FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC 7/2/2008 7/18/2008
Miami Township Fire/EMS (Open until filled) OH Entry Level FIREFIGHTER/EMT & PARAMEDIC (Part-time) 6/29/2008 8/7/2008
Glendale FD OH Command/Admin FIRE CHIEF 6/27/2008 7/14/2008
Berea FD (First 200 applications) OH Entry Level FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC 6/27/2008 8/8/2008
Mansfield FD OH Entry Level FIREFIGHTER 6/25/2008 8/6/2008
Miami Valley Fire/EMS Alliance (Opens June 16th) OH Entry Level FIREFIGHTER/EMT or PARAMEDIC (Full and Part-time) 5/27/2008 8/15/2008
Dayton FD (Open until filled) OH Command/Admin ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF 6/19/2008 8/7/2008
City of Oxford FD (Open until filled) OH Entry Level PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER/EMT 5/27/2008 8/7/2008
City of Oxford FD (Open until filled) OH Entry Level VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER/EMT 5/27/2008 8/7/2008
University of Akron's Summit College (Open until filled) OH Prevention/Instructional ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR of FIRE TECH 6/25/2008 8/13/2008
Painesville FD OH Entry Level PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER/EMT-B 5/30/2008 Continuous
Monroe Township FD OH Entry Level VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER/EMT 1/30/2008 Continuous
Sycamore Township FD OH Entry Level FIREFIGHTER/EMT and PARAMEDIC (Part-time) 8/10/2007 Continuous
Munroe Falls FD (Open until filled) OH Entry Level PART-TIME/PAID CALL FIREFIGHTER 3/17/2008 Continuous
Hartville FD OH Entry Level FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC (Part-Time) 8/3/2007 Continuous
Hamilton Township FD (Open until filled) OH Entry Level PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC 6/12/2008 8/1/2008
Wilmington FD (Open until filled) OH Entry Level INTERMITTENT FIREFIGHTER/EMT 6/26/2008 8/15/2008
Salem/Morrow FD (Open until filled) OH Entry Level FIREFIGHTER/EMT or PARAMEDIC (Part-time) 8/1/2007 Continuous
Twinsburg FD (Open until filled) OH Entry Level FIREFIGHTER/MEDIC (Part-time) 7/2/2008 8/21/2008
Colerain Township FD OH Entry Level PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER 12/5/2006 Continuous
Mentor FD OH Entry Level PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER 10/12/2006 Continuous
Little Miami FD (Open until filled) OH Entry Level PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC 9/13/2006 Continuous
Miami Township FD OH Entry Level PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER 8/8/2005 Continuous
Hamilton FD OH Entry Level FIREFIGHTER 2/20/2008 Continuous
Huron FD OH Entry Level PAID CALL FIREFIGHTER 4/25/2005 Continuous
Village of Grand River OH Entry Level PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC 6/3/2005 Continuous
Madison FD OH Entry Level PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER 3/22/2007 Continuous

[RustBeltFire]

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[formerbuckeye]

...I also made the plunge and it is the best move I have made.


Couldn't agree more. I had my OFA FF I+II, NREMT-P and was getting over 100% on those tests, and there were just no jobs to be had.

You know the reason all the trees in pennsylvania lean to the west?

Because ohio SUCKS

[Buckels128]

Its funny how the only poeple who try to answer this guys question are the crybabies who left ohio because nobody would hire there stupid asses. Just because you arent a good enough canidate to get hired here doesnt mean it is impossible. Just take alot of tests and you are gonna get on.

Stop being a sore loser and enjoy your right to work states.

[ohiobuckeyeff]

Whatever cities offer tests in the next few years will be the ones to take. Like boondocks said alot of guys will be retiring because of the DROP program and cities will be doing alot of hiring to replace them. For the most part you will need your EMT Paramedic card to have much of chance. There are some cities that dont require it but there are very few. Wherever you live you could look up neighboring cities HR or civil service #'s and give them a call to see when they will offer their next test. These people are almost always very helpful. Also firerecruit.com is very helpful for job openings in Ohio or other states if you choose to go that route. Good luck.

[formerbuckeye]

Stop being a sore loser and enjoy your right to work states.

Two of my good friends just lost their jobs in ohio due to budget cuts, with 8 and 10 years on respectively, and they have NO chance of getting back on due to a lack of turnover in the department. I can't even imagine how it must feel for a guy with a wife and kids to support to go stand in the unemployment line, not to mention trying to find some dead end job to make ends meet.

And as far as your right to work comment, their Iaff Local didn't do jack for them.

So thank you, I will enjoy my right to work state with my bigger department, better pay, better chance of advancement, and the chance I've been given to live in a vibrant part of the country that has one of those little things that Ohio is missing, an economy.

[skiwiz6]

Former buckeye you are a real P.O.S. and if you are actually on "the Job" than you know how bad it is to be called one! The kid just wanted to know if anyone was hiring. YES they are! Lots of them! So keep your crap to yourself, and stop blaming that lack of jobs for your non-employment here in Ohio, and blame your ****-poor attitide as the reason you never got hired! I really doubt you are on a "real" department, who the heck would hire someone with your attitude?

[Buckels128]

So if it is so great at your new better bigger dept. Why do you waste your time dogging Ohio. I love Ohio and leaving never crossed my mind. You couldnt handle the competition and left. Good for you. Green is not your color. Stop crying. This job is hard to get for a reason and should not be handed to anyone.


Go Bucks

[formerbuckeye]

So if it is so great at your new better bigger dept. Why do you waste your time dogging Ohio.

It is great at my department, and I'd just hate to see this kid turn out to be another guy who spends his 20's working at a private ambulance company waiting for someone at _________ Township Fire Department to retire, so he can compete with the Chiefs' kid and some guys brother for a job.

Stop crying.

Dude I'm far from crying. At the time I wasn't thrilled about leaving ohio, but hindsight is 20/20 and not getting on full time anywhere was one of the best things that ever happened to me.

Go Bucks

I still go to my OSU backer bar every saturday in the fall to hang out with other people in scarlet and grey :-).

[Buckels128]

I got on when I was 22, never worked at a private. If you think your giving this kid good advice by telling him it is too hard to become a fireman in ohio so move south your a moron and if you thought you were going to get on in a small township thats your fault for being ignorant.

Burg1244 look at the sites boondock listed every sunday, take every test you see and you will get on. (Look for cities not townships) My city has hired almost 20 in the last 2 yrs.

Go Browns

[formerbuckeye]

I got on when I was 22

Good for you dude, I say that in all honesty, I'm extremely thankful that I too got on at a young age. (Managed to avoid the privates, but I was a full time part time fireman)

My city has hired almost 20 in the last 2 yrs.

What city? I'm genuinely curious.

[Buckels128]

I also started the full-time part-time(which should be illegal) thing when I was 18. While I agree the position to applicant ratio is inflated in Ohio. You end up getting guys (usualy) who realy love the job.
I dont feel like arguing with you anymore. I only wasted my time posting because I think the "there's no fire jobs in ohio" excuse is BS and very played out. The crew of my friends I tested with are all Full-Time Union firemen in NE Ohio and all 25 years old or younger.
Bottom Line is there are plenty fire jobs in Ohio I live here I should know. Plus with about 2 years left in DROP theres gonna be ALOT of big shoes to fill in Ohio.

I work for Euclid Ohio. However these opinions are mine and do not represent the opinions of my Dept.

[54moggy]

Good for you dude, I say that in all honesty, I'm extremely thankful that I too got on at a young age. (Managed to avoid the privates, but I was a full time part time fireman)



What city? I'm genuinely curious.

i agree, i would like to see the citys in OH that hire every 2 years, lol .....anyone! look outside of the state!

[Buckels128]

Cities in NE Ohio who have hired friends of mine or poeple I know full-time in the last 2 years include:
Euclid
South Euclid
Ashtabula City
Ashtabula TWP
Willoughby
Cleveland Heights
Mentor
Painesville TWP
Perry
Fairport
Eastlake
Mayfield
Lyndhurst
Concord

These cities are in either Lake or the east side of Cuyahoga county. Thats 1 and a half of Ohios 88 counties.

Im sure there are many more. I dont know that many poeple.

[skiwiz6]

Buckels here is the NW part of OH that has hired in the last 2 years:
Toledo
Findlay
Sandusky
Freemont
Perrysburg
Bryan
Springfield
Madison twp
Tiffin

formerbuckeye....stay in maryland or virginia what-ever county you work for.

[formerbuckeye]

formerbuckeye....stay in maryland or virginia what-ever county you work for.

Haha, no argument from me there.

Again out of curiosity, where do you work at? My OFA class had a few guys from NW ohio, Sylvania, Lima, Sidney and some other places that I can't remember.

[MEDIC0372]

Formerbuckeye,

The biggest problem I had when I moved to Ohio was that I got hired by three Ohio FDs with in two yrs. I had to pick which one to work for. Two of the depts were very large and one was medium sized.

Ohio has many good FD jods. Its a shame that no one wants you.

Good luck to you,

Medic-0372

[formerbuckeye]

Ohio has many good FD jobs.

If you are actually lucky enough to get one of the gigs, life is definitely good, what with the low cost of living and the good wages.

Where'd you wind up at, Columbus Division of Fire?

[boondocks]

So thank you, I will enjoy my right to work state with my bigger department, better pay, better chance of advancement, and the chance I've been given to live in a vibrant part of the country that has one of those little things that Ohio is missing, an economy.

You know, the thing I really don't get - if you are so happy where you are now, why do you keep showing up on other threads talking about your interest in other departments?

Everyone makes choices in life; Stop acting like the guys who make choices different than yours are just suckers.

[boondocks]

To add to the list of full time departments that I know have hired in the last two years (just off the top of my head and sorry if this repeats any):

Columbus (a class of 25 just this year, and another class starting by the end of the year)
Akron (starting a class of 40 within the next month or so, and doing another class after that ASAP)
Tallmadge (in the process of hiring three right now)
Barberton
South Euclid
Grandview Hts
Cuyahoga Falls (hired six I think)

[tyler101]

Ashland will probably hire 3 this year, with more to follow.

[burg1244]

well, i never meant this to be an arguement but thx a ton.. helped a lot. just frustrating, but by the time i get my medic evryone should be testing again.

[formerbuckeye]

well, i never meant this to be an argument

haha, no kidding. The long and short of it is this, don't narrow your search just to ohio, there are A LOT of great jobs out there outside the buckeye state.

I went to the bookstore and bought and almanac, in it there is a list of the biggest municipalities in the country, and a separate list of those that are growing. I started at the top of the biggest municipalities list and worked my way down. I also called all the areas with the most population growth.

Take it easy dude and good luck.

[docflip4884]

You know I had debated on whether or not responding to this thread at all, especially with all the bickering, but then I thought about when I first got started and how hard it was to find a job in Ohio.

I am third generation paid fireman. It took me almost 3 years before I got hired. I eventually left the state. Yes, I am a veteran, a paramedic, and the son of a paid Captian who was recently promototed to chief. Along w/ uncles and cousins within the fire service. No, I do not have a record, and they all work on paid depts. in NE Ohio.

The point here is this, yes, Ohio is a wonderful place to work, but it comes down to simple math! For every 1 fire job there are 100's of applicants. Many whom are qualified and would probably be a perfect fit, however, not many openings. Yes the economy is rough in Ohio, and many other parts of the country. Many departments are laying off, which makes it extremely difficult to get hired.

I would suggest that along [I]with[I] applying in Ohio, that you look into other areas as well. Oherwise you may end up a twenty something still taking tests and waiting to for someone else to retire. I understand not everyone has a desire to leave, but remember the job is there you just have to go find it.

Good luck, I hope you find and get hired on a job in Ohio, and you might, but just be prepared for a long and drawn out road which may end in disappointment.

[skiwiz6]

There are plenty of cities hiring in Ohio. Just accept it and move on. There are places in Texas and Maryland that are also hiring and also laying off. Everyone on here accepts that. Burg you will get on here in the great state of Ohio if you want it, just keep trying. Ever since 911 everyone wants to be a fireman so it makes it even harder for us "legacy's" to get hired, but it all works out in the end.

[jme2stx]

Well,

Where to start... I agree with formerbuckeye. I am the foremost authority in the test taking process in Ohio. Over 70 (seventy) test for full-time fireman under my belt. I did land a full-time job in 2004 for a large city in Ohio. I was very persistent and lucky!

The truth - Everybody in Ohio is a 240 medic. This makes it extremely hard to land a job in Ohio. I tested more times than I can count with 200-300 other guys for one, maybe two spots.

The truth - I'm not black or female. If you're not a minority it makes it more difficult to land that job. I would score pretty well on all these tests 90%- 100% it's just so dang competitive around here.

The truth - Test at as many places as possible. In and out of state. Out of state seems to produce more jobs than Ohio.

Good luck to all testing!

Jamie

[Firemedic515]

You know I had debated on whether or not responding to this thread at all, especially with all the bickering, but then I thought about when I first got started and how hard it was to find a job in Ohio.

I am third generation paid fireman. It took me almost 3 years before I got hired. I eventually left the state. Yes, I am a veteran, a paramedic, and the son of a paid Captian who was recently promototed to chief. Along w/ uncles and cousins within the fire service. No, I do not have a record, and they all work on paid depts. in NE Ohio.

The point here is this, yes, Ohio is a wonderful place to work, but it comes down to simple math! For every 1 fire job there are 100's of applicants. Many whom are qualified and would probably be a perfect fit, however, not many openings. Yes the economy is rough in Ohio, and many other parts of the country. Many departments are laying off, which makes it extremely difficult to get hired.

I would suggest that along [I]with[I] applying in Ohio, that you look into other areas as well. Oherwise you may end up a twenty something still taking tests and waiting to for someone else to retire. I understand not everyone has a desire to leave, but remember the job is there you just have to go find it.

Good luck, I hope you find and get hired on a job in Ohio, and you might, but just be prepared for a long and drawn out road which may end in disappointment.

Very well said docflip.

burg1244,
It will be difficult to get the job in OH, however, it can be done. You'll have to be patient to avoid frustration. Who knows, maybe you'll get picked up right away. Like docflip said, there are usually 50-100 qualified applicants for every open position. Give it all you have and if you don't land your dream department in a couple years, open yourself up to other options. My department has hired over 200 in the past 2 years.

[burg1244]

Thanks boys..... The almanac idea is genious!! But yea i got more schooling for this to do yet so i guess i have time.... Good to have a bunch of big bro's lookin out for ya..

[formerbuckeye]

Thanks boys..... The almanac idea is genious!! But yea i got more schooling for this to do yet so i guess i have time.... Good to have a bunch of big bro's lookin out for ya..

Not a problem dude, don't let school stop you from testing though. When I was in P school, if I wasn't doing ride time, clinicals or working, I was out of town taking tests. It paid off, 'caus the gig I ended up getting is paying for the rest of my degree.

Plus as far as I remember from the OH departments, it was a mixed bag on whether you had to be a paramedic when you turned your app in, or at the time of appointment, and it certainly never hurts to be on a list somewhere.

[MontvilleFire39]

Wow, this thread has really gotten way out of control.

Formerbuckeye, just beacuase you bailed on Ohio does not mean that another firefighter will never be hired in Ohio again.

I personally have relocated outside of ohio for a full time fire job. For me it has been a great move. I am 22 years old with a child and a fiance. I found myself working full time at the privates and part time at two FD's which resulted in about 5 twenty four hour shifts a week. I was sick of not seeing my child and soon to be wife. It was wearing me down. The out of state opportunity came up real last minute and I jumped on it, in fact they recruited me, I never even looked out of state. I hated my job at the privates, and did not feel like taking the possible 3-5 years of testing to get a spot. In 3-5 years, I will have that time in, and be closer to the next phase of my life.

For those in Ohio with no major commitments or responsibilities, keep working the privates and part times and you will get hired eventually. It will take patience and preserverence. I will also recomend you look outside of the more well known areas. I worked in Ashtabula county, and very few people came to test for the jobs up there.

Good luck to those testing, the job is well worth it. If I can be of any assistance in relocating or testing, let me know.

Cheers,

Ben

[Firemedic515]

Wow, this thread has really gotten way out of control.

Nah, just a bunch of fireman having a civilized discussion. :)

Formerbuckeye, just beacuase you bailed on Ohio does not mean that another firefighter will never be hired in Ohio again.

He's just a little salty...though I can't really blame him, I too know the feeling.


For those in Ohio with no major commitments or responsibilities, keep working the privates and part times and you will get hired eventually.

Maybe. The problem is when you hit about 25 years of age and you've been testing for 4 solid years, you start to panic thinking, "Am I ever going to land this dream job"? Places like Akron stop taking you into consideration after you turn 31. I have friends back home in their late 20's that are running out of time.

I worked in Ashtabula county, and very few people came to test for the jobs up there.

Maybe because they charged an ungodly $50.00 to turn in an application. j/k

The bottom line is if you want the job bad enough, you will do whatever it takes to get it. For folks like formerbuckeye, Montville, and myself, that meant moving out of state. These other guys will tell you how easy it is to get a job in OH because they've already done it.

[mdd2121]

Getting on the job in NE Ohio is not easy, but it can be done. I'm 25 and have been career for over 3 years now. When it did happen I had 3 offers at once. There was a pretty large group of guys I knew taking tests and 5 years later now each of them has made it on. It took some longer than others, but those that stuck with it made it.

Trying to get a full time job WAS my job. I took over 40 tests in the state of Ohio since I was about 19 or 20. That ment it took priority over everything. It also ment paying to take tests I wasn't eligable for, or for cities didn't even want to work in. Calling off shifts so I could be the first one to turn in an application after getting there hours before the doors opened.

My department has hired 15 guys since myself, and just interviewed for 3 more, we are a mid sized suburban department. These departments around here ARE hiring guys, and WILL be hiring plenty more in the near future.

If there is a department that interests you out of state by all means look into it. There are plenty of great departments out of state. Just be sure to do your research before you go. I know of a good number who have came back. On the other hand If you want to work in NE OHIO, don't get caught up with people telling you that it is impossible, because it simply isn't.

[jme2stx]

"mdd2121" made several good points but I think what "formerbuckeye" was trying to say that it is sooooo competitive in Ohio because of the number of applicant to job ratio. I know other state where it is a lot easier getting a full-time gig. The advise I give to all test takers is to take every test you can afford. This even if you are not interested in working for that department. By taking the test you will become familiar with the tests and your test scores WILL improve! I promise... This coming from someone who tested at over 70 departments. Good luck!

[hoselayer211]

Hey fellas

I have been reading all of these posts and in a way it makes me feel good that I am not the only one from NE Ohio who has gone through the hassle of the testing processes in NE Ohio.

I personally took about 8 tests in NE Ohio and would score well, but never got hired. I have since took my one and only out of state test (VA) and got hired my on my first try. I have been working for about 2 1/2 years full time. I am in my mid 20's.

My question is....


what is it with northeast Ohio? Why has this area of the state brewed so many potential test takers/firefighters? You really dont read any posts on this website with a bunch of fellas talking about their experiences in areas of other states. Only the big cities like FDNY...you know the others. Really, there isnt anything too special about NE Ohio that I know of, but for some reason there are so many people that want to be firefighters. I love this part of the state and am proud to say I grew up there, but whats up with NE Ohio????

[Firemedic515]

My question is....


what is it with northeast Ohio? Why has this area of the state brewed so many potential test takers/firefighters? You really dont read any posts on this website with a bunch of fellas talking about their experiences in areas of other states. Only the big cities like FDNY...you know the others. Really, there isnt anything too special about NE Ohio that I know of, but for some reason there are so many people that want to be firefighters. I love this part of the state and am proud to say I grew up there, but whats up with NE Ohio????

You pose a good question. I think it has a lot to do with the number of fire and EMS education facilities. NEO is pumping out more 240/medics than the job market can take. There are a lot of 18 year olds coming out of high school with 240/EMT-B. That coupled with the DROP is making it tough on a lot of candidates.

[mdd2121]

what is it with northeast Ohio? Why has this area of the state brewed so many potential test takers/firefighters? You really dont read any posts on this website with a bunch of fellas talking about their experiences in areas of other states. Only the big cities like FDNY...you know the others. Really, there isnt anything too special about NE Ohio that I know of, but for some reason there are so many people that want to be firefighters. I love this part of the state and am proud to say I grew up there, but whats up with NE Ohio????

I would guess that it has something to do with the fact the we have a large amount of paid (very well paid) municipalities in a relatively small area geographically with a dense population. We do not have one county department that covers hundreds of miles of response district. This probably means more chances for an applicant to spark an interest with any one department and definately more choices on where he/she wants to work.

Combine that with a number of cadet and explorer programs, vocational programs, and multiple fire academies and EMS programs in the area and there are plenty of options for training. This creates an easy avenue for an applicant to put themselves through certification, which sets the bar higher come application time.

[scfirefighter12]

Wow after reading the rest of this thread I'm not sure if I want to pose this question but oh well i'll do it anyway. I grew up in Ohio and upon completion of my military service I would like to return if at all possible, however, in the state I only have the 36 hour basic as well as an 88 hour basic from PA along with varoius other academy classes from SC. I am in the process of change jobs within the Navy that will take me into the corpsman field and allow me to finish my degree in Fire Safety Engineering and Technology as well as my Medic ticket. All this said, what if any advantages or advice can you give a "Vet" with 6 years service and 6 years prior volunteer FD service when it comes to apply within the state.

[formerbuckeye]

multiple fire academies and EMS programs in the area and there are plenty of options for training.


There is really only one real option for training, and that is located at 8895 E. Main St., in Reynoldsburg, at the Ohio Fire Academy. Seriously, if you are an aspiring fireman in the state of Ohio, that is THE place to get your 240.

One of my buds who went there with me once said " You know, if they lost all my certifications and made me go back to school, I'd go back there with a huge smile on my face. "

....Funny thing is he's currently laid off from his fulltime fireman job in OH, but we've already been all over that topic ;)

[skiwiz6]

why dont you worry about your "county" fire job and stay the heck out of these young guys lives trying to make in in Ohio. FBuckeye...im sorry it never worked out for you! I sense alot of hate and frustration in your posts, move on now and leave ohio alone.

[FIRECAPT62]

There is really only one real option for training, and that is located at 8895 E. Main St., in Reynoldsburg, at the Ohio Fire Academy. Seriously, if you are an aspiring fireman in the state of Ohio, that is THE place to get your 240.



The "Ohio Fire Academy" is a great place to go. I went there and loved it...very good training and great instuctors. BUT...It is in NO WAY the only place to get your FF-II (its more than 240 hrs now).

The last group of guys that we hired got there FF-II at different places prior to being hired.

[formerbuckeye]

The last group of guys that we hired got there FF-II at different places prior to being hired.

Totally, but I'm saying that if you can swing it, the OFA is a great place to go. I still carry a lot of the stuff that I learned there, and look back at my time there and smile. It was expensive but worth it.

[formerbuckeye]

I sense alot of hate and frustration in your posts

a psychic you are not

im sorry it never worked out for you!

man it worked out just great, better than i'd hoped actually :)

why dont you worry about your "county" fire job

I definitely work for a county fire department, what is your aversion to them?

BTW I asked earlier where you work, you never got back to me. I'm not gonna bust on your or anything, i'm just curious.

[skiwiz6]

Firecapt62.....did you guys hire a guy from the Northwood area last time?

[Firemedic515]

BTW I asked earlier where you work, you never got back to me. I'm not gonna bust on your or anything, i'm just curious.

skiwiz works for Toledo. I also beleive I read a post of his where he said he has a buddy that was unable to get hired at Toledo and now works for some big county down by us.:p

[skiwiz6]

I see the unqualified Maryland boys still have too much time on their hands in the big "county" Anyway.....Those that read the post.....there are plenty of cities hiring and numerous openings, especially in the next 2 years.

[evanbell]

Alright guys...this has gotten out of hand. Let's stop the pokes and jabs at each other and talk about job openings in Ohio. A firefighter, is a firefighter no matter what county, town, city; paid or volunteer. On this forum we are trying to get help and insight into becoming paid firefighters. If you want to continue your ridiculous arguments, take it to another forum please.

[skiwiz6]

Oh, and my "buddy" yes he did get hired in Virginia, his home town is in his response district. So I guess he went home, got hired where he was from and is a career firefighter. He was a "Coastie" thats why he was in NW ohio. So to put this to rest: he went back and got on where he was from, not from Ohio and needed to go to another state to get a job. Take it easy boys, and keep your anti-ohio to yourselves.

[FIRECAPT62]

Firecapt62.....did you guys hire a guy from the mansfield area last time?

I am sorry but I can not give that kind of info but we did hire 2 people in 2008.

[cobra28]

I love how the people (formerbuckeye) are constantly putting in there two cents, in forums labeled (hiring & employment discussion) when they are supposedly happy working FULL TIME for there big county FD's. Its all seems ironic to me. Maybee its because they're so upset about their cost of living expenses compaired to the amount of money they make. Or maybee they realize they only got their jobs because they were paramedics. I just got hired full time in ohio working for the busiest single station department in lake county, and man for man the busiest department in the the county. I was hired with 2 other people, and in the next 2 years 5 more positions are going to open up. There is a lot of potential in ohio. You will work with better people because of the competitive nature of getting a job, and you will make more money compaired to your cost of living. For instance akron just put on 20 and cleveland is going to put on over a 100 once they give their test next year. And the number of people that are taking tests is getting smaller and smaller if you guys had not noticed. It is very important to constantly be checking newspapers and their web sites. City web sites and the internet most of all. STUDY BEFORE EVERY TEST and be confident. Ohio is one, if not the best state to work in as a union firefighter.

A Great Captain once said to me:
Remember kid competitive job processes put great firefighters in the firehouse, and great firefighters more often than not, go home to their families at shift change.

[docflip4884]

Wow! So I am a little fired up about how the comments are now directly attacking firemen in other parts of the country!

First off, about the Union and Right to Work state comments. Do you forget that we are all Union or same team? How can you say that Ohio is a better place for a Union fireman, that is completely subjective. Remember we are all members of the IAFF, yes we have our locals but MY dues pay for YOUR fights, just as your dues pay for other members fights. Remember that before you go crapping on other members in other states, just because of what state or country they work in.

Second, to all the Full Time Ohio guys:
Good for you! You guys love your job's and it shows. I too, would have loved to work for a department that fit what I was looking for near my home and family, especially now that I have a family of my own. Unfortunately it didn't work out that way. I try and make it home at least twice a year. But its not about us is it? Its about younger guys trying to get into this business, they have recognized this as a profession they want to pursue, so lets help them. I offer help to anyone that asks, you shouldn't sabotage that! Its NOT "Anti-Ohio", its "Anti-Sit on your A** and wait to get hired" that's all.

Many of you have cited job openings for 2-5 candidates, with over hundreds of applicants, once ever 2-3 years! Are you saying that only 2-5 applicants out of say, 300 applicants are the only ones that are qualified for these jobs? Of course not! Now in comparision, places in the greater DC, Baltimore, Houston, Dallas, Memphis, Los Angeles, and many parts of Florida hire 30-60 applicants at a time, 2-3 TIMES A YEAR!! Rememer I said greater meaning counties, fire districts, and suburbs. By the way, while were on the topic of qualified applicants..so what if the other guys that left Ohio are paramedics, what are you jealous or something? ITS PART OF THE JOB!! And the last thing anyone from Ohio or Virginia/Maryland needs to bring up is pay, I know what the pay is and it ain't a hell of a lot!

[skiwiz6]

I believe the topic here was "jobs in ohio" Not jobs in maryland or texas or any other state. The kid wants info about this state that he wants to work in. Not a bunch of playa-haters from else-where. So again take your BS elsewhere and open up a recruitment page for maryland firefighters and let the Ohio guys and gals focus on our state. Oh and for the cities that hire 60 or more at a time: thats great, but do you think only 61 guys apply for those? Nope, more like thousands just like up here in good old Ohio. And yes the cities up here do hire more than 2-3 at a time. That is the small departments.

[docflip4884]

I believe the topic here was "jobs in ohio" Not jobs in maryland or texas or any other state. The kid wants info about this state that he wants to work in. Not a bunch of playa-haters from else-where. So again take your BS elsewhere and open up a recruitment page for maryland firefighters and let the Ohio guys and gals focus on our state. Oh and for the cities that hire 60 or more at a time: thats great, but do you think only 61 guys apply for those? Nope, more like thousands just like up here in good old Ohio. And yes the cities up here do hire more than 2-3 at a time. That is the small departments.

No your right, he did ask the question regarding Ohio jobs. I put my two cents in because I am from Ohio and I was in the same position.

As far as the amount of applicants, yes they usually are well over 500-1000 applicants, but due to the amount (and how often) firefighters are hired from those tests, your chances are much greater to get a job.

Anyhow since your obviously a great police officer regarding what is posted on threads, maybe you should make a career move! Then you could free up YOUR fire job and let some younger guy get your spot.

[skiwiz6]

Doc.....the rest of us on here are just sick of the "out-of-state" crew bashing our state. Give it a rest kid and move on. Again I am sorry that you boys couldnt get on the job in your home state, its sad, but many of us do get the job here and many more will.

[formerbuckeye]

Well put doc. The only reason I got involved in this from the getgo had to do with exactly what you mentioned, the number of applicant/position ratio.

Between that (guys waiting around for thier ship to come in) and the financial instability of the buckeye state; I'd hate to see another young guy wait around for years to get on somewhere, only to get laid off down the line.

And really, if you got a fireman job in ohio without your p-card, you should run out and play the lottery, as you are the luckiest man in the world.

[truckmonkey42]

There is really only one real option for training, and that is located at 8895 E. Main St., in Reynoldsburg, at the Ohio Fire Academy. Seriously, if you are an aspiring fireman in the state of Ohio, that is THE place to get your 240.

One of my buds who went there with me once said " You know, if they lost all my certifications and made me go back to school, I'd go back there with a huge smile on my face. "

....Funny thing is he's currently laid off from his fulltime fireman job in OH, but we've already been all over that topic ;)

Is this the same academy you refer to , http://publicsafety.com/article/article.jsp?id=3326&siteSection=7

Just messing with you. This thread is certainly out of hand already.

[formerbuckeye]

Haha thats the one. I didnt make mention that it was a great place to go to emt school, just the fire academy ;)

[MontvilleFire39]

I love how the people (formerbuckeye) are constantly putting in there two cents, in forums labeled (hiring & employment discussion) when they are supposedly happy working FULL TIME for there big county FD's. Its all seems ironic to me. Maybee its because they're so upset about their cost of living expenses compaired to the amount of money they make. Or maybee they realize they only got their jobs because they were paramedics. I just got hired full time in ohio working for the busiest single station department in lake county, and man for man the busiest department in the the county. I was hired with 2 other people, and in the next 2 years 5 more positions are going to open up. There is a lot of potential in ohio. You will work with better people because of the competitive nature of getting a job, and you will make more money compaired to your cost of living. For instance akron just put on 20 and cleveland is going to put on over a 100 once they give their test next year. And the number of people that are taking tests is getting smaller and smaller if you guys had not noticed. It is very important to constantly be checking newspapers and their web sites. City web sites and the internet most of all. STUDY BEFORE EVERY TEST and be confident. Ohio is one, if not the best state to work in as a union firefighter.

A Great Captain once said to me:
Remember kid competitive job processes put great firefighters in the firehouse, and great firefighters more often than not, go home to their families at shift change.


Wow, this thread has really turned into a giant ****ing match. Bottom line, as I have said time and time again, if you can wait it out in Ohio, then by all means do it. You will as a whole make great money with great bennies. That being said, realize that it may take some time due to the numbers.

If moving is your thing, by all means go for it. There are some great agencies hiring NOW. It is a pros and cons thing, and for me the best decision was to move.



To the original poster, when I was in the Ohio job market I used to religiously check the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Lake County News Herald for tests. Check the classefieds, but also the legal notice section (yah, the really small print). I remember a test or 2 that was only in the legal notice section. Also, the only website I ever found to be of any help in OH was 911hotjobs.com.

Good Luck To You

PS: To the above quoted poster, you come off quite arrogant about the paramedic comment. Come on dude, it's Lake County. We all know what 95% of your runs are. I will go out on a limb and say most of your runs end at Lake East or Lake West.

[skiwiz6]

Monty? is this firemedic, doc, or formerbuck....cant tell most of us here thought you where all the same person anyway..so who cares.

[formerbuckeye]

i can't speak for the other dude(s) but i'm sitting here bymyself, with only one username....

[docflip4884]

Hey Officer Skiwiz.....

I heard that there were wss an opening in Tiffin, Ohio for police officers, since thats right up your alley, and not too far from you, here ya go....

Entry Level Police Officer - Tiffin, OH
Closing Date
8/1/2008
Description
A Police Officer works under supervision to perform law enforcement duties, protecting life, property, and the civil rights of individuals. Primary duties include patrol; interacting with citizens to provide service and render assistance : and preparing and completing records, reports, and other paperwork documenting incidents for use in prosecution. A Police Officer is dispatched to crime and emergency scenes in
response to reported violations , accidents, domestic disputes and abuses, and other incidents: Carries
out crime scene duties; makes arrest and performs search and seizure; conducts investigations; and interviews witnesses, suspects, and complainants.

Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/experience requirement:
bullet A two year degree in any field OR
bullet 4 years of ACTIVE, FULL time law enforcement

AGE REQUIREMENT:
bullet You must be at least 21 years old to be appointed.

CHARACTER:
bullet No person who has been convicted of a felony shall be appointed as a Police Officer. A candidate may be disqualified for evidence of character clearly unsuited for police services. A comprehensive background check is part of the selection process.

DRIVER’S LICENSE:
bullet You will need a valid Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license before you will be hired.

MEDICAL EXAM:
bullet You will be required to pass both a medical examination and a psychological evaluation before you are appointed.

PHYSICAL ABILITY EXAM:
bullet You will be required to pass a physical agility test before you are appointed.

ACADEMY TRAINING:
bullet All candidates appointed as full-time police officers as the result of this examination that are not already certified will be required to attend a certified academy.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
bullet All candidates appointed as full-time police officers will be required to live within a local phone call of the City of Tiffin.

They didn't say anthing about being a "P.O.S", but hey, I know they'll probably make an exception in your case! Glad I could help, and most of all, Good Luck!

[skiwiz6]

hey your a funny guy! too bad your humor and time was wasted. Have fun and good luck in Texas, your 1st choice of places to work. Keep posting, buddy, the rest of us are going to move on now since you guys cant seem to add anything of worth to this thread. Good luck