Firefighter/Paramedic

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District • Reno, NV

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Firefighter/Paramedic works under general supervision to perform firefighting activities, provide advanced emergency medical care, respond to emergencies and other incidents, and perform related work. The role combines advanced life support with firefighting, rescue, and community service. Prior firefighter experience is not required; successful completion of the District's Fire Academy is required.

Duties include responding to fires, medical emergencies, rescue incidents, and public-assistance calls; providing advanced life support, patient assessment, and Paramedic-level treatment; participating in firefighting and rescue operations; operating and maintaining assigned equipment; and taking part in training, fire prevention, public education, and station operations. The position also involves preparing reports, maintaining equipment, and working safely and professionally.

The twelve-month probationary period begins after successful completion of the academy. Positions require varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and mandatory shifts, as applicable. The recruitment is open competitive. Applications open October 21, 2026, and are due November 11, 2026. The anticipated skills assessment is the week of December 7, 2026, and the anticipated academy is in the first quarter of 2027; dates are tentative and subject to change.

Applicants must complete CPAT and NTN written testing before applying, and results must remain valid throughout recruitment. Candidates must hold valid Nevada or National Registry Paramedic certification before the District's new-hire EMS skills evaluation. Successful completion of the District Fire Academy and additional certifications are required by the end of the academy. The anticipated selection process includes application review, EMS skills evaluation, interview, background investigation, psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and medical examination. All required selection and pre-employment components must be completed successfully before appointment.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education.
• Valid driver's license at the time of application.
• Successful completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) before applying; results must be valid at application and remain valid throughout recruitment.
• Successful completion of the National Testing Network (NTN) written examination before applying; results must be valid at application and remain valid throughout recruitment.
• Valid State of Nevada or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic certification before the District's new-hire EMS skills evaluation.
• Successfully complete the District's Fire Academy.
• Obtain Firefighter I and II certifications meeting NFPA standards by the end of the Fire Academy.
• Obtain CPR certification with hands-on skills assessment by the end of the Fire Academy.
• Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification by the end of the Fire Academy.
• Obtain International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification by the end of the Fire Academy.
• Obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification by the end of the Fire Academy.
• 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 required pre-employment background, psychological, polygraph, and medical examinations and applicable fitness-for-duty requirements.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fires, medical emergencies, rescue incidents, and public-assistance calls.
• Provide advanced life support, patient assessment, and Paramedic-level 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 reports, maintain equipment, and perform 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.
• Peer support.

What This Job Offers

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