Visit the National Testing Network to take the examination and submit your scores to the City of Circleville. Click here: National Testing Network
The City of Circleville is establishing an eligibility list of qualified applicants for the position of full-time entry-level Firefighter/EMT. Important Note: Establishing eligibility lists through this process ensure we have a qualified pool of candidates for future openings. It does not guarantee immediate hiring.
Entry-level applicants must achieve a minimum score of 70% on each individual section of the examination, as well as a minimum score of 70% on the panel interview, to be deemed eligible. The final ranking on the eligibility list will be determined by the average of the NTN weighted score and the panel interview score.
Deadline for submitting your score to the City of Circleville is April 24th, 2026.
Applicants who meet the established minimum score requirements may be invited to complete an employment application and the City of Circleville Personal History Questionnaire (this is separate from the NTN PHQ).
Applicants are reminded to regularly monitor their email for communications from the City of Circleville.
Entry Level Minimum Requirements: Applicants must possess a State of Ohio Firefighter II certification and at least a State of Ohio EMT-Basic certification prior to hire and must successfully complete and pass the Firefighter Mile before being hired. Entry-level employees are required to obtain a Paramedic certification, funded by the City of Circleville, within thirty-six (36) months of their date of hire.
Veteran’s Preference: Candidate must provide proof of an Honorable Discharge prior to the closing of the testing period to obtain Veteran’s credit of 20% pursuant to state law and the local rules of the Circleville Service Commission prior to the examination. Documentation should be emailed vdilley@circlevilleoh.gov by the deadline for submitting scores.
Benefit Information: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits are available after 30 days of service, along with membership in the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund. Paid vacation is available after 12 months of service
Salary Information (Tentative increase in April 2026)
| 1-1-2026 Fire Fighter/EMT | |||
| Entry | Step 1 | Step 2 | |
| Hourly Rate | $28.7750 | $29.6290 | $31.3904 |
| OT Rate | $43.1625 | $44.4435 | $47.0857 |
| Annual Salary | $83,792.81 | $86,279.73 | $91,408.96 |
Minimum Job Requirements
- Age: 18 years or older
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
- Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Driver’s License: Valid, unrestricted State of Ohio driver’s license (corrective lenses permitted) with the ability to meet the City’s minimum insurability guidelines
- Language: Ability to read and speak English
- Physical Standards: Ability to meet the medical standards required for the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund physical examination
- Minimum Certification: Possession of a State of Ohio Firefighter II certification and at least a State of Ohio EMT-Basic certification prior to hire. Successful completion of the Firefighter Mile is required prior to beginning the background investigation.
- Prior Experience: Not required
Please visit the City of Circleville website for a list of background standards.
Applicants who submit scores to NTN or submit a lateral transfer packet may be invited by Human Resources, after the application closing date, to participate in a background investigation. This process will include completing an employment application and a personal history questionnaire. Invitations will be extended in groups of up to ten candidates, based on score ranking. Applicants should not contact the Fire Department directly for this information.
