Fire Captain - Promotion

City of Reno • City of Reno, NV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an internal recruitment opportunity for currently qualified City of Reno Fire Department Firefighters. Reno Fire Department Captains are responsible for the command of a firefighting company, its equipment, and station. They may also be assigned administrative, training, or professional duties, participate in fire prevention and suppression activities, and perform related work as required. The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering a diverse and representative workforce.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Seven years of full-time suppression line experience as a Firefighter with the City of Reno Fire Department or the Reno-Tahoe International Airport or a combination of both agencies; and Successful completion of a promotional examination (ranking on an eligible list) for Fire Equipment Operator on one of the last two most recent Operator examinations, which includes the 2025 and 2026 examination processes.
• OR Seven years of combined full-time suppression line experience as both a Firefighter and Fire Equipment Operator, with the City of Reno Fire Department, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, or a combination of both agencies.
• Possession of a valid Non-Commercial Class B Driver's License with an "F" endorsement.
• Possession of a valid Nevada or National Registry EMT certification or higher.
• Associate degree in fire science or a closely related field.
• Seven years of full-time suppression line experience with the City of Reno Fire Department, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, or a combination of both agencies.
• Successful completion of the City of Reno Aerial and Engine Academies.
• Successful completion of the City of Reno Acting Captain Academy.
• Possession of a valid S-231 (Engine Boss) course completion certificate (task book completion is not required).
• Possession of a valid ICS-300 (Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents) certificate.
• Possession of a valid Incident Safety Officer (ISO) course completion certificate (task book completion is not required).
• Must be a current Firefighter, Airport Firefighter, Fire Equipment Operator, or Airport Fire Equipment Operator employed by the City of Reno at the time of application through appointment to be eligible for promotion.

Responsibilities

• Respond to all alarms in an assigned district and other districts as directed.
• Supervise and participate in the laying of hose, placing of ladders, controlling the pressure and direction of water streams, rescue and salvage operations.
• Direct the routing and placement of apparatus at emergency scenes.
• Supervise maintenance of station and equipment.
• Prepare budget information at the company/station level.
• Enforce policy and procedure at the company level.
• Draft changes to policy and procedure.
• Maintain records and submit detailed reports to superiors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED