MANSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT
Join Our Team
Recruitment information
Are you ready to make a difference in your community? The Mansfield Fire Department is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team of professionals committed to safeguarding lives and property. As a firefighter with us, you’ll be part of a respected organization that values integrity, service, and excellence.
Test Dates / Links to Online Application
Firefighter Entrance Exam and Application Information
Application Period
Friday, February 27, 2026 through Friday, March 27, 2026
No applications accepted after March 27, 2026.
Written Exam
- Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
- Registration: 5:30 p.m.
- Test: 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Mansfield Fire Department Museum, 1265 W Fourth Street, Mansfield, OH
- Fee: $20 cash
- Exam topics: General knowledge and reading comprehension
Fire Agility Test
- Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Registration: 8:00 a.m.
- Test: 9:00 a.m.
- Location: Mansfield Fire Department, 140 E Third Street, Mansfield, OH
How to Apply
Visit the City of Mansfield website: https://mansfieldohio.gov/how-do-i/apply/job-openings/
Email: hr@mansfieldohio.gov
Phone: 419 755 9695
Contact a Recruiter
Hiring Process
Minimum Requirements
Applicants for original appointment to the Fire Department must also meet the following prerequisites on or before the date of the scheduled competitive examination:
Joining the Mansfield Fire Department involves several key steps to ensure candidates are ready for the demands of the job. Here’s what to expect:
- Application
- Submit your application through the City of Mansfield’s Human Resources department before the posted deadline.
- Written Exam
- Take a written civil service exam. A passing score is required to move forward in the process.
- Physical Agility Test
- Complete a timed physical test that includes tasks similar to what firefighters do on the job.
- Background Check
- We’ll review your work history, criminal record, driving record, and references.
- Polygraph Exam
- A lie detector test is conducted as part of our integrity screening.
- Psychological Evaluation
- You’ll meet with a licensed psychologist to ensure you’re mentally prepared for the job.
- Drug Screening
- A drug test is required before continuing in the process.
- Medical Exam
- A full physical exam is required as part of enrollment in the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund.
- Final Interview
- Candidates who complete all prior steps will participate in a final interview with fire department leadership before hiring decisions are made.
Job Benefits
Compensation Rates
| Base | Probationary | After 1 Year | After 5 Years |
| Pay Rate | $62,391.22 | $67,107.49 | $85.370.00 |
Health Insurance:
- Anthem Blue Access PPO
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available
- Prescription coverage
- VSP Vision and Delta Dental Insurance
Pension / Life Insurance:
- Ohio Police & Fire Pension Plan with D.R.O.P. Option
- Group life insurance
Working Hours:
- Firefighters work 24 hours shifts, followed by 48 hours off
- Our firefighters receive a “Kelly Day” every 3rd week to make a 48 hour work week.
- 96 Hours of Vacation Time after 1 year.
- 8 Paid Holidays.
Seniority/Longevity:
- $100 Longevity pay per year of service
- Additional vacation days:
- Eight years but less than fifteen years: 144 Hours
- Fifteen years but less than twenty years: 192 Hours
- Twenty years or more: 240 Hours
Educational Incentive:
- Paramedic School paid by the Department
- Tuition Reimbursement including a Master’s Degree
Additional Compensations:
- $1,500 Uniform Allowance
- $750 Annual Paramedic Bonus
- $500 Annual Certification Pay
- HazMat / Special Rescue Team Incentives
- Overtime and Compensatory Time Opportunities