Firelands EMS

Volunteer & Career Opportunities

Volunteer

Firelands EMS is actively seeking Ohio‑certified Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs), EMT‑Basics, EMT‑Advanced providers, and Paramedics to join our team in delivering high‑quality emergency medical care to the communities we serve. We welcome individuals who are committed to service, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to a growing and increasingly busy EMS district.

Volunteer opportunities

Volunteers may be local to the Village of New London or reside elsewhere, as long as they are able to:

Cover scheduled on‑call shifts while responding from home or the station.
Provide additional staffing when second or third calls occur.
Commit to a minimum of 24 volunteer hours per month, which offers valuable hands‑on experience in a progressive, high‑volume EMS environment.

This structure allows volunteers to support the agency in a meaningful way while gaining real‑world EMS experience that strengthens their skills and professional development.

Pathways to part‑time employment

Firelands EMS places a strong emphasis on promoting from within. Volunteers who demonstrate dedication, professionalism, and strong clinical performance are given priority consideration for part‑time paid positions as they become available. This creates a clear pathway for those seeking to advance their EMS careers while serving their community.

Support and benefits for volunteers

Support and benefits for volunteers
To ensure our volunteers are well‑equipped and supported, Firelands EMS provides:

Free monthly continuing education, including hands‑on skills training and required certifications.
Free uniforms and state of the art emergency protective equipment for all active volunteers.
A generous stipend for scheduled on‑call shifts and for responding to additional calls for service.

These benefits help ensure that volunteers can serve confidently and safely while maintaining the high standards expected of Firelands EMS.

Part-Time (911)

Firelands EMS employ’s currently Ohio certified EMT-Basic’s, EMT-Advanced or EMT-Paramedics to fill vacant positions. While Firelands EMS normally hires from its Volunteers first, positions are available for external candidates for consideration as needed. Shifts are normally 12-hours or 24-hours and require on-station coverage during the paid shift.

Firelands EMS employs Ohio‑certified EMT‑Basics, EMT‑Advanced providers, and Paramedics to fill open positions within the district. While the agency prioritizes hiring from within its volunteer ranks—recognizing the value of individuals already familiar with the community and its operations—qualified external candidates are also considered when additional staffing is needed.
Shifts are typically structured as 12‑hour or 24‑hour assignments, and all paid personnel are required to provide on‑station coverage for the duration of their shift. This model ensures immediate response capability, consistent staffing, and reliable service to the district’s residents.

Employment Benefits include:

regionally competitive hourly pay
uniforms provided
state of the art protective gear and safety equipment
progressive care protocols and supportive medical control/direction
free continuing education and on-going training opportunities
excellent station amenities for on-duty crews (including new individual bunk areas)
state of the art patient care report software
progressive leadership team
Stryker powercots and power load systems
Stryker lifepack 35 (new units)
each squad equipped with LUCAS devices
Zoll ventilators (with additional CPAP and BiPAP capabilities)

Application for Employment

Apply online

Part-time and volunteer applications. Firelands Ambulance Service District – 25 James St. New London, OH 44851.

Position applying for

Name

Address

Phone

Are you 18 or older?

EMS/Fire Certification/License 1 — Type, State, Number, Exp. Date

EMS/Fire Certification/License 2 — Type, State, Number, Exp. Date

Education — High School, College, Technical, Military (name/location, years completed, diploma)

Employment Record (most recent first) — employer, dates employed, reason for leaving

References — name, occupation, phone, years known

Authorization

My signature on this application authorizes Firelands Ambulance Service (FAS) to verify any information I have provided. FAS is hereby authorized to conduct an investigation of my background, character and records. I understand that employment may be contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and a physical examination performed by an employee health physician designated by Firelands. I authorize all individuals, schools, and firms named herein, except my current employer if so noted, to provide any information requested about me, and I release them from all the liability for any damages whatsoever for providing information. I certify that all the information provided is complete and true, and any falsification or omission may cause my application to be rejected or my employment terminated. I also realize that omission of any information, receipt of poor reference, or failure to successfully complete drug screening or physical examination may be cause for rejection or dismissal. Further, I understand and agree that nothing in this application for employment, or said to me in any interview, or contained in any written material given to me, is intended to be an offer or compromise or agreement by FAS to employ me for any specified period of time, or a limitation on the right of both me and FAS to end employment at any time for any reason. Firelands Ambulance Service District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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