Meeting recap Civil Service Commission

Avon Approves Firefighter and Paramedic Entrance Exam

May 4, 2026

Avon is moving forward with filling a vacancy in the fire department. Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a new Firefighter and Paramedic Entrance Exam, which will be administered by the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association on June 6, 2026. City officials also discussed scheduling a special meeting in June to certify the exam results and get the hiring process underway.

Highlights

• The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved a Firefighter and Paramedic Entrance Exam.
• The test is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, and will be given by the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association.
• Applicants must complete their agility test, hold a Firefighter II certification, and be a registered paramedic at the time of appointment.
• City officials discussed timing for a special meeting in June to certify the exam results and begin the hiring process.

Decisions