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04/27/2026
Platoon Chief
Bath Township Fire Department
Position Description: 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
- Secondary education in a related field of study
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/assisted living facilities
- This position is a member of the bargaining group (IAFF Local 4539)



