Fire Captain - Promotion

Built for the Badge; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Reno Fire Department seeks a Captain to command a firefighting company, oversee equipment and station operations, and perform related duties. The role may include administrative, training, or professional tasks, and participation in fire prevention and suppression activities.

Applicants must meet either option, with a high school diploma or equivalent and seven years of full-time suppression line experience as a Firefighter with the City of Reno Fire Department or Reno-Tahoe

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Seven years of full-time suppression line experience as a Firefighter.

Responsibilities

• Captain commands a firefighting company, its equipment, and station.
• May be assigned administrative, training, or professional duties; participate in fire prevention and suppression activities; and perform related work as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

**This is an internal recruitment**available to currently qualified City of Reno Fire Department Firefighters only.**

Position Summary:

Reno Fire Department Captains have command of a firefighting company, its equipment, and station. They may 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 to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a

Applicants must meet either Option 1 or Option 2 below

OPTION1

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Seven years of full-time suppression line experience as a Firefighter with the City of Reno Fire Department or the Reno-Tahoe International Air

The following minimum qualifications must be met by the date of examination (October 21, 2026).