Employment with the District is a chance for people to participate in a public service career and have a positive impact on the local community.  The District currently has approximately 130 employees, with the majority being both full-time and part-time Firefighters.  Other positions include: Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, Division Chief of EMS, Battalion Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, Fire Marshal, Fiscal Officer, and Administrative Professional.  The District prides itself on offering competitive wages and benefits.

OPEN POSITIONS

Assistant Chief of Training and Operations

The West Licking Joint Fire District is currently accepting resumes and letters of interest for the position of Assistant Chief of Training and Operations. Job requirements/minimums are as follows:

1. Maintain a current State of Ohio Paramedic Certification
2. Maintain a current State Of Ohio Fire II Certification.
3. Maintain current State of Ohio Public Safety Instructor Certification, external applicants with 10 years of experience preferred.
4. Live Fire 1403 Live Fire Instructor Certification or completion of certification within 18 months.
   • Rank of Battalion Chief or higher with a minimum of 3 years in rank within the district for WLFD personnel.
5. A minimum rank of Battalion Chief or higher with a minimum of 5 years in rank. Previous administrative level chief position preferred for external applicants.
6. Bachelor's degree in related field required (External Applicants Only). Occupational experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
7. Completion of Officer III & IV within 18 months of appointment.
8. Poses a valid driver's license.

 Position Type: Permanent, full-time, not covered by Local 3025.

Status: This is an exempt position.

      Posting Start Date    Monday, May 11, 2026

      Posting End Date      Monday, May 18, 2026, at 1200 hours

Interested Applicants can submit their resume and letter of interest to the following:   Email jtreinish@westlickingfire.org

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Fire Fighters

Typically the District hires a full-time Firefighter from the part-time Firefighters.  The District will only accept applications for the position of part-time firefighter from those candidates who successfully complete the pre-employment testing process.

The required pre-employment physical ability test and written examination are offered once a year.  If you are interested in employment with the District as a part-time Firefighter, please click here for more information.

While the District appreciates those individuals who may be interested in other positions, applications for those positions will only be accepted when an active job posting is established.