Recruitment

Hamilton is a historic city with a traditional fire department and we are very selective in hiring future members of our team. If you have integrity and a desire to be the best, you may well be just what we are looking for. Our community is diverse in all aspects and we are looking for the best firefighters and paramedics to serve our citizens. We provide paid training for all certifications with the plan to recruit the best candidates and to invest in our employees.

Starting Pay (annual)

• Trainee (Not certified as FFII and EMT) $54,556

• Firefighter II and EMT certifications $57,534

• Firefighter II and Paramedic certifications $60,427 to $70,485 (after 4 years)

• We are a full-time department, starting at entry level or with certifications.

• serving 65,000 residents and visitors to the City of Hamilton

• 48-hour workweek (24 hours on duty, 48 hours off duty with a Kelly Day every three weeks)

Our employees enjoy good pay and benefits including

• Health care plans tailored to fit your family needs

• Paid vacation

• Paid sick leave benefits

• Police and Fire Pension plan with employee contributions picked up by the city

Notification of Upcoming Tests

If you would like to be notified the next time we plan on holding a civil service test for the positions within the Fire Department, please click this link and Subscribe to the position on the city employment website. THIS IS NOT THE SAME AS APPLYING FOR THE TEST! By Subscribing to a position, the next time a test is offered within the next 12 months, you will be notified and can then apply to take the test.

If you have questions about an announced, upcoming civil service test, please contact the City of Hamilton Department of Human Resources.

National Testing Network

This link will allow you to create an account so that you can schedule a test, submit your scores, and do that conveniently wherever you are. You can select from available times and dates for the test or submit scores from a test you have recently taken.