Firefighter

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Reno; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Reno Fire Department seeks an entry level firefighter to respond to emergencies, perform life-saving actions, and support fire prevention and equipment maintenance in Reno, NV.

Requirements include being 18+, a high school diploma or equivalent, and current Nevada EMT or National Registry EMT certification, CPAT, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• This entry level position involves firefighting, life saving, and other related work activities connected with the response to emergencies and incidents.
• Responsibilities include fire prevention, equipment operation and maintenance, and facility upkeep.

Skills

Firefighting

Life saving

Emergency response

Equipment operation

Facilities maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

*Academy Update*

***The Reno Fire Department is in the planning stages of their next academy. Dates are still to be determined. Please check back regularly for updates.***

If you have any questions, please email Albert Kenneson at [e-mail].

SUMMARY OF POSITION

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 readine

Age and Education:

• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a current, valid driver's license at the time of appointment
• Possession of current, valid Nevada Emergency Medical Technician certification or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certification
• Possession of current, valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification