The City of Trotwood Fire Department is accepting internal candidate applications until Thursday, April 16th at 4pm EDST for the position of Career Fire/EMS Lieutenant to create an eligibility list for that position.

Salary range:
$88,146.24 to $97,231.68

Minimum Qualification

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• US citizen & 18 years of age to apply with a valid driver’s license (with less than 6 points)
• Minimum of five (5) years of cumulative FULL-TIME fire service experience
• State of Ohio Firefighter II & Paramedic Certification (at time of application)
• Completion of F.O. I & II that meets or exceeds NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Professional Qualifications (at time of application)
• State of Ohio Fire & Emergency Services Instructor that meets or exceeds NFPA 1041: Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications (within one year of appointment)
• State of Ohio Fire Safety Inspector certification (at time of application)
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school with major course work in Fire Science or a related field and/or advanced technical training in Fire Science is desirable or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential function of the job.
• Pass the written exam with a minimum passing score of 70%

• To request a copy of study material for the written exam, please email human resources at [email protected] and [email protected]
• Written exam will be conducted on Thursday, April 30, 2026, 2pm EST, at the Trotwood Community & Cultural Arts Center: 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426.

How to Apply:
The application packet for this position may be obtained from the Human Resources Department at the Trotwood Government Center 3035 Olive Rd., Trotwood, OH 45426 or completed online at www.trotwood.org. (HR page).

Application, copies of all applicable certifications, cover letter, and resume must be submitted to Human Resources by 4:00 PM EDST, April 16, 2026.

The city of Trotwood complies with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Furthermore, the City of Trotwood considers qualified applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or military/veteran status, genetic information, or sexual orientation.