Company Name:
Bath Township Fire Department

Company Address:
1787 N. Dixie Hwy.
Lima, OH 45801

Date Job is Available:
August 19th, 2026

Deadline for Application:
September 20th, 2026

Job Description:
Job Summary: The Bath Township Fire Department is seeking an individual to fill the full-time position of Platoon Chief. If interested, pick up an application and job description packet at:   BATH TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT 1787 N. DIXIE HWY. LIMA, OHIO 45801   Requirements:

• Must hold minimum of Ohio Level II Firefighter and Paramedic certification
• Required to pass OP&FPF physical and either Firefighter Mile or C-PAT agility testing
• Minimum five (5) years of Fire/EMS experience
• Fire Officer I required

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Fire Officer II & III
• Fire/EMS Instructor
• Hazmat/WMD Technician
• Certified Fire Safety Inspector

  Benefits:

• Year one hourly pay rate: $31.59
• Medical, dental, and vison insurance available
• Life insurance policy provided
• Personal time off, trade time policy, and 12 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick time accrual
• Schedule: 24/72
• Training/continuing education program, and professional development opportunities
• Nice fire station, including a fitness center, private dorms, and newer apparatus and equipment
• Longevity pay after 5 years
• NO NURSING HOMES OR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
• This position is a member of the bargaining group (IAFF Local 4539)

  The Bath Township Fire Department is excited to announce a new 24/72 work schedule!   Bath Township Fire Department is an equal opportunity employer and is a drug-free/smoke-free workplace.   To Apply: Complete the downloaded application from www.bathtwpfd.com or from the National Testing Network website, and return to the Bath Township Fire Department, 1787 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, 45801, or email resume to [email protected] with “Platoon Chief” in the subject line.

Qualifications:
Requirements:

• Must hold minimum of Ohio Level II Firefighter and Paramedic certification
• Required to pass OP&FPF physical and either Firefighter Mile or C-PAT agility testing
• Minimum five (5) years of Fire/EMS experience
• Fire Officer I required

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Fire Officer II & III
• Fire/EMS Instructor
• Hazmat/WMD Technician
• Certified Fire Safety Inspector