Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District • Reno, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District is recruiting experienced Firefighter/Paramedics to provide all-risk emergency response across Northern Nevada. Under general supervision, the Firefighter/Paramedic performs firefighting activities to combat, extinguish, and prevent fires; provides advanced emergency medical care; responds to emergencies and other incidents; and performs related work. The position responds to structure and wildland fires, rescue incidents, medical emergencies, and public-assistance calls. It includes Paramedic-level assessment, advanced life support and treatment; fireground operations such as hose and ladder work, ventilation, extinguishment, extrication, and salvage; and operation and maintenance of assigned firefighting, rescue, EMS, and wildland equipment. Members also participate in training, fire prevention, public education, and station operations, prepare records and reports, and perform assigned duties safely and professionally.

Lateral applicants must have completed their current employer’s Firefighter probationary period and have at least one year of current, full-time, continuous employment as a Firefighter/Paramedic with a public fire district, agency, authority, or department providing all-risk Fire/EMS services. Probationary time may count toward the one year. The position has a 12-month probationary period beginning after successful completion of the District’s Lateral Academy. Applicants must pass firefighter and Paramedic skills assessments before appointment; CPAT and NTN written testing are not required for this lateral recruitment. Additional selection steps include an interview, background investigation, psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and medical examination with applicable fitness-for-duty requirements.

The recruitment is open to applications from October 21, 2026, through November 11, 2026. Skills assessments are anticipated during the week of December 7, 2026, and the Lateral Academy is anticipated in the first quarter of 2027; dates are tentative. The District offers Nevada PERS defined-benefit retirement with District-paid contributions under the applicable collective bargaining agreement, IAFF Local 2487 representation, negotiated employment provisions, medical, dental, and vision coverage, negotiated leave, professional development, employee assistance resources, and peer support. Members may have opportunities for specialized assignments, advanced operational qualifications, and professional development.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education.
• Completion of the Firefighter probationary period with the current employer.
• At least one year of current, full-time, continuous employment as a Firefighter/Paramedic; probationary time may count toward this year.
• Qualifying experience must be with a public fire district, agency, authority, or department providing all-risk Fire/EMS services.
• A valid driver's license at the time of application.
• Current state-issued Paramedic certification at the time of application.
• Current Firefighter I and II certifications meeting NFPA, IFSAC, Pro Board, or equivalent standards at the time of application.
• Submit current, legible documentation supporting required licenses, certifications, and qualifying lateral experience with the application.
• Successfully complete the District’s Lateral Academy.
• By the end of the Lateral Academy, possess a valid State of Nevada or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic certification.
• By the end of the Lateral Academy, obtain NWCG S-130 and S-190 certifications.
• By the end of the Lateral Academy, hold CPR certification with a hands-on skills assessment.
• By the end of the Lateral Academy, hold Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• By the end of the Lateral Academy, hold International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification.
• By the end of the Lateral Academy, hold Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Within six months of appointment, obtain a Nevada Class C driver’s license with an F endorsement, or equivalent, meeting Nevada DMV requirements.
• Successfully complete firefighter and Paramedic skills assessments before appointment.
• Successfully complete all required selection and pre-employment components before appointment, including an interview, background investigation, psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and medical examination with applicable fitness-for-duty requirements.

Responsibilities

• Respond to structure fires, wildland fires, rescue incidents, medical emergencies, and public-assistance calls.
• Perform Paramedic-level patient assessment, advanced life support, and emergency medical treatment.
• Participate in hose operations, ladder operations, ventilation, extinguishment, extrication, and salvage.
• Operate and maintain firefighting, rescue, EMS, and wildland equipment as assigned.
• Participate in training, fire prevention, public education, and station operations.
• Prepare records and reports.
• Perform assigned duties safely and professionally.

Benefits

• Nevada PERS defined-benefit retirement with District-paid retirement contributions in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• IAFF Local 2487 bargaining-unit representation with negotiated wages, hours, benefits, and other employment provisions.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including District-paid employee premiums and contributions toward eligible dependent coverage.
• Negotiated leave benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance resources and peer support.
• Specialized assignments and advanced operational qualifications may be available.

What This Job Offers

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