Firefighter/Emt

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District • Reno, NV

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About The Position

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District is recruiting individuals with current EMT or AEMT certification to begin a firefighting career. Prior employment as a firefighter is not required. Successful candidates will attend the District’s Fire Academy to develop the knowledge, skills, and certifications needed for operational assignments. The position works under close supervision and performs firefighting activities, provides basic emergency medical care, responds to emergency and public-assistance incidents, and performs related work.

The role responds to structure and wildland fires, rescue incidents, medical emergencies, hazardous-material incidents, and public-assistance calls. Firefighters participate in suppression, rescue, training, fire prevention, public education, and station activities; learn to operate firefighting, rescue, EMS, and wildland equipment; and maintain assigned equipment and required records. The probationary period is twelve months beginning upon successful completion of the Fire Academy.

Applicants must complete the CPAT and National Testing Network written examination before applying, and both results must remain valid throughout the recruitment process. Successful candidates must complete the District Fire Academy, earn Firefighter I and II certifications meeting NFPA standards and CPR certification with a hands-on skills assessment by the end of the academy, and obtain the required Nevada driver’s license within six months of appointment. Employees hired after May 1, 2024, must complete an accredited Paramedic program within 36 months of employment at their own expense and pass the District’s skills assessment within 12 months of obtaining Paramedic certification.

The recruitment anticipates interviews and skills assessments during the week of December 7, 2026, and a Fire Academy in the first quarter of 2027. Dates are tentative. The selection process includes an application review, skills assessment, interview, background investigation, psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and medical examination. The District offers Nevada PERS retirement, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid leave, holiday benefits, and employee support programs.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education.
• Valid driver’s license at the time of application.
• Current State of Nevada or National Registry EMT or AEMT certification at the time of application.
• Successful completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) before applying; results must remain valid throughout the recruitment process.
• Successful completion of the National Testing Network (NTN) written examination before applying; results must remain valid throughout the recruitment process.
• Successful completion of the District’s Fire Academy after appointment.
• Obtain Firefighter I and II certifications meeting NFPA standards by the end of the Fire Academy.
• Obtain CPR certification with a hands-on skills assessment by the end of the Fire Academy.
• Obtain a Nevada Class C driver’s license with an F endorsement, or qualifying equivalent, within six months of appointment.
• Employees hired after May 1, 2024, must successfully complete an accredited Paramedic program within 36 months of employment, at the employee’s expense.
• Pass the TMFPD skills assessment within 12 months of obtaining State of Nevada or National Registry Paramedic certification.
• Successfully complete applicable pre-employment selection requirements, including background investigation, psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and medical examination.

Responsibilities

• Respond to structure fires, wildland fires, rescue incidents, medical emergencies, hazardous-material incidents, and public-assistance calls.
• Provide emergency medical care within the scope of EMT or AEMT certification.
• Learn to operate firefighting, rescue, EMS, and wildland equipment.
• Participate in fire suppression, rescue operations, training, fire prevention, public education, and station activities.
• Maintain assigned equipment and prepare required records and reports.
• Maintain required licenses and certifications throughout employment.

Benefits

• Nevada PERS defined-benefit retirement program for eligible public employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid leave.
• Holiday benefits.
• Peer Support network focused on firefighter wellness, confidential support, resilience, and connecting members with appropriate resources.
• Opportunities to develop specialized capabilities and pursue assignments beyond regular company responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

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