Firefighter (Promotional)

City of Reno•City of Reno, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an internal recruitment only for current qualified classified City of Reno Employees. This is the entry level position for the Fire Department with responsibility for firefighting, life saving, and other related work activities connected with the response to emergency and other incidents, fire prevention, equipment operation and maintenance, facility maintenance, work and skill readiness and other related tasks. The Reno Fire Department is anticipating an early 2027 academy. The interview process may include a video interview, in-person interview(s), and a job preview day that includes candidates completing tasks related to the essential functions of a Reno Fire Department Firefighter. The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
Graduation from high school or equivalent
Valid driver's license.
Valid Nevada Emergency Medical Technician certification or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certification.

Nice To Haves

Proof of an honorable military discharge (for tie-breaking purposes).

Responsibilities

Respond to fires and other emergency or public assistance incidents in a timely, safe, and skilled manner and participate in their control through hose laying, ladder operations, ventilation, extinguishment, salvage and other activities as part of team effort.
Rescue person endangered by fires or other hazards and administer first aid to injured parties when assigned.
Conduct inspections and other fire prevention tasks including fire safety education to eliminate or reduce fire hazards and enforce fire codes.
Develop and maintain high levels of work knowledge and skills for various duties through training, manipulative drills and other skill maintenance programs.
Operate and maintain properly and safely firefighting and other related equipment and apparatus in an efficient and effective manner.
Keep fire station and other facilities in a clean, orderly and usable condition.
Assist in completing other day-to-day work such as record keeping and map maintenance.
Perform various public information and relations tasks, as appropriate and assigned through written and oral form.
Maintain an adequate level of physical fitness to perform firefighting, rescue, equipment operation, and other related tasks.
May, when qualified and assigned, perform relief work in the capacity of a Fire Equipment Operator.