The City of Nelsonville Division of Fire is accepting applications to immediately fill open part-time positions and to build an eligibility list for future full-time and part-time hires.
Applicants must have a state of Ohio FF-1 certification for entry level part-time firefighter or FF-2 certification for full-time firefighter, at the time of the exam date.
The Nelsonville Division of Fire provides non-transport EMS services. 10% of the passing score will be added for current EMR, EMT-B, AEMT, or EMT-P certification. 10% of the passing score will be added for military service as well.
Applicants must successfully pass a written civil service exam and per Ohio Revised Code 124.42, must be at least 18 years of age, and if applying for full-time firefighter, candidates shall not have yet reached his or her 41st birthday on the date of the exam.
Application packets will be available at the Nelsonville Fire station, and City Manager’s Office from Monday August 4th, 2025, through Tuesday August 26th, 2025, the address is 211 Lake Hope Drive Nelsonville, Ohio 45764.
Applications can also be found at http://www.cityofnelsonville.com under jobs. Completed packets can be emailed to administration@cityofnelsonville.com.
All application packets must be turned in by Wednesday August 27th.
The written examination will be administered on Thursday August 28th, 6:00 pm at 211 Lake Hope Drive Nelsonville, Ohio 45764.
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