Join Our Team! The City of Franklin is in the midst of rapid growth and development including construction of brand-new schools, downtown revitalization and development, and a waterfront beautification project. The fire department is growing with it!!
Compensation & Benefits: Pay Rate: $72,041.84 - $81,081.52 + 10% Pension Pick-Up and competitive benefits package including health, dental, optical and life insurance, and generous paid time off.
Take home pay with bonus and pension pick-up is equivalent to $79,246.02 - $89,189.67 annually.
Qualifications: Must possess a certificate under ORC 4765.55 evidencing satisfactory completion of a firefighter training program and a valid certificate issued under ORC 4765.30 to practice as a Paramedic. Must be currently employed as a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic and have a minimum of one-year full-time experience as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Candidates must also be at least 18 years of age, have a High School Diploma or GED, and possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License.
Application Process: Completed applications, resumes, and accompanying certifications will be accepted through Friday, August 14, 2026. Applications are available at https://www.franklinohio.org/jobs. Completed applications will be accepted at the City Building or by email at cchibis@franklinohio.org.
Selection Process: The selection process will include a qualification review, valued at 50% of selection score, and an oral interview, valued at 50% of selection score.
Qualification review to include the following:
- Ohio Paramedic Certification = 70 points
- Ohio Firefighter Certification = 20 points
- Years of FT FF/Paramedic Service = 2 points per year
- Veteran Credit = 5 points
- Bachelor’s degree = 4 points
- Associates degree = 2 points
Minimum acceptable score = 70 points. Maximum score = 100 points
The cumulative score will be certified by the Civil Service Commission who will provide the Division with the top ten applicants for selection.