Firefighter​/Paramedic Civil Service Examination

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION

CITY OF SOLON

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION

The City of Solon will be establishing a list of candidates for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic for Solon Fire-Rescue. Testing for this position will include a written examination given by Clancy & Associates on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Solon Community Center at 6:00 p.m. A passing score of 70% on the written examination must be achieved to move on through the hiring process.

Only the first 125 applications with payment are being accepted.

All applicants must attain the age of eighteen (18) on or before the date of the examination and are required to be a State of Ohio certified paramedic on the date of hire. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, in good mental and physical health, have achieved a high school diploma or equivalent (GED), and have a valid driver’s license.

The starting salary for a new hire with an Ohio Firefighter 2 Certification and an Ohio Paramedic Certification is $85,874.84. This position is Civil Service and is included in the collective bargaining agreement for Fire Department employees represented by The IAFF Local #2079. City benefits include health care (not all plans include employee contribution), prescription, dental, and vision. In addition, benefits include membership in the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund, vacation, sick leave accruals, and select paid holidays.

All applicants will be required to provide, by date of hire, a valid certificate of completion of the Firefighter’s Physical Agility Test administered by Cuyahoga Community College.

Interested candidates must submit an application and resume online by visiting the City of Solon website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Click on “Apply Online” or visit the Human Resources webpage for more information. There is a $20 non‑refundable fee to be paid to take the examination. Applications and fees must be completed and submitted on the City of Solon website by May 26, 2026.

Any questions regarding the exam should be directed to Laura Watterson at lwatterson.

The City of Solon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, disability or military veteran status in employment or provision of services. All information received is subject to the public record laws of the State of Ohio.

Applications and fees are to be completed on the City of Solon website. Applicants MUST complete a TWO Step Process:

• Complete your online application via the Apply button at the bottom of this screen.

Solon Community Center
35000 Portz Parkway
Solon, OH 44139