Firefighter Jobs in Columbus, OH

Columbus Firefighter Jobs Overview

If you're thinking about a career fighting fires and saving businesses, homes, people, and pets, are you ready to become a plumber, electrician, mechanic, psychologist, and EMT, too? Firefighters can be called on to do all those things when they respond to fires, floods, and other disasters. In fact, according to the National Fire Protection Association, of all the fire department calls in the U.S., less than 4% of them are actually for fire. Responding to medical emergencies, false alarms, mutual aid, and hazardous materials are all part of firefighter jobs.

A firefighter's schedule is not a standard 9 to 5. Firefighters usually work on call at a fire station for 24 hours straight, followed by 48 to 72 hours off duty. While on duty, you'll eat and sleep at the fire station and respond to calls for fires, medical emergencies, car accidents, and more. Between calls, you'll clean the fire station and vehicles, participate in fitness training, conduct drills, and write reports about that day's calls.

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About Working in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus is the six-degrees-of-separation state. Or, make that 600 miles. Nearly half the residents of the U.S. live within a 600-mile radius of Columbus. A little closer to home, some famous "Columbusites" include Food Network star Guy Fieri, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, golfer Jack Nicklaus, and authors R.L. Stine and James Thurber. But the personality with one of the best Columbus jobs has to be Brutus, the mascot of The Ohio State Buckeyes. And, yes, the university is the only one in the U.S. that has the word "The" in its official name. It also has the only football team that plays in a shoe—a horseshoe-shaped stadium, that is.

Columbus is an affordable place to live, with a lower-than-average cost of living. You can find Columbus jobs in unique neighborhoods like German Village, which has brick roads and charming, restored houses from the mid-1800s. You can also check out Short North, an arts district with galleries and boutiques, and Easton, an entertainment and retail mecca with more than 300 shops and restaurants. Just outside of Columbus, you can find jobs in popular suburbs that include Dublin, Grove City, and Westerville.

Update Your Columbus Firefighter Resume

You'll need a resume that details your training and experience to apply for firefighter jobs. If you need to create your first resume or brush up the one you have, we've got a firefighter resume sample that includes the key components of a firefighter resume. We've also put together a firefighter cover letter to send with that resume. Use these samples as templates and follow our step-by-step guidelines to create the perfect application package.

How Much Do Firefighter Jobs Pay in Columbus, Ohio?

Got money on your mind? You should! Make sure you’re getting paid what you’re worth. Our Salary Tools can help you understand what you can expect to make in firefighter jobs in Columbus, Ohio, as well as the skills that can boost your value and what the next steps in your career might be. Right now, the median firefighter pay in Columbus is $44,730 per year, which is 5% higher than the national average.

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