Wilmington Fire Department

The Wilmington Fire Department is accepting applications for Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic positions and two exams times are currently available.

In 2022, WFD made 4,021 responses, with 3,186 of those EMS and 557 Fire. We are committed to mutual aid and assisted neighboring department 274 times last year. Our Firefighters assisted in improving the City’s I.S.O. Score to a 4, and our department strongly values continuing education, with several of our Firefighters earning certifications as Fire Inspectors.
Current annual salaries range up to $79,817.92, and lateral transfers are honored per our bargaining agreement.

After submitting your application online, RSVP to 1 of 2 upcoming test dates:
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 8:45 AM
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 4:15 PM

Candidates with passing scores will then be contacted to complete the assessment of physical fitness, with criminal background investigation and psychological exams to follow.

All applications must be submitted online. Visit the City’s website to apply: https://bit.ly/WFDjobapp
Questions about the position can be directed to City of Wilmington Human Resources at [email protected].

The City of Wilmington will be conducting 3 civil service exams for the position of Firefighter. Info can be found at https://wilmingtonoh.org/municipal-services/human-resources/job-opportunities/

Once again, Wilmington Fire Department would like to thank Lowes for their generous donation of 2 ladders. Having a great relationship with Lowes has allowed us to serve our citizens better. Thank you!

Wilmington Fire Department would like to give thanks to Walmart for a grant which enabled us to purchase the pictured Elkhart RAM. Walmart has been a tremendous community partner, supporting the fire department year after year.

Fueled up and ready to go

The Wilmington Fire Department and Life Squad are ready for the storm. Although not completely storm proof, several of our rescue vehicles are 4WD/AWD, leaving us better capable of getting around in adverse conditions than some vehicles. Please note though it may take longer than normal to get to you. If you find yourself in an emergency situation do not hesitate to call 9-1-1. Please remember our dispatchers and services will be taxed during this time so be patient, as we will respond but need to use the same caution we are asking you to use.

Our FD on Sugartree Street is considered a warming center and open for such a need, as is City Hall’s community room. Our FD can only be occupied when one or more of our members are present and should only be used for short term assistance.

Please remember that if you find yourself without power and relying on alternative heating sources, i.e. kerosene heaters, propane, etc, take extra precautions to avoid incidents of carbon monoxide issues or burns from contact with hot surfaces.

We want everyone to be safe throughout this trying time and we will make every effort to assist real emergencies. Limit trips out on the roads to only absolutely necessary trips, monitor radios or social media for weather updates, make sure smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and flashlights have good batteries in them, and know where your extra blankets are. The electric companies that serve our county are some of the best around and do a fantastic job. They will get to you. It just may take a while.

Stay safe and enjoy the snow, Andy Mason, Fire Chief

**FOUND!!**

Cass was located safely. Thanks to all that helped.

We need your help to locate this juvenile. He has been missing for almost two hours. The juvenile has autism, if he is seen call 911.
“Cass”
Castile Patenaude
5 years old bro hair, blue eyes
Blue coat, long gym pants, & blue shoes

Last seen in area of 800 block Rombach walking north.