Firefighter I: Rookie Academy & Field Duties

GovernmentJobs.com — Clark County NV; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clark County Fire Department is hiring for Firefighter I (Rookie School), the initial step toward becoming a firefighter. The role includes completing a paid recruit academy and passing the Public Safety Answers examination with a $50 processing fee.

The position involves performing firefighting tasks under supervision, attending classroom instruction, and supporting ventilation, rescue, and salvage operations as part of a dedicated team in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Self-administered assessment measuring verbal reasoning, math, critical thinking, mechanical reasoning and behavioral attributes.
• Successful completion of the Public Safety Answers examination with a $50 fee.
• Paid recruit academy as part of the rookie school program.
• First step toward becoming a Firefighter with structured training.

Responsibilities

• Perform firefighting activities under direct supervision.
• Attend classroom instruction on firefighting techniques, equipment operation and maintenance.
• Respond to fire situations; lay hoses, operate nozzles, climb ladders and use tools.
• Assist firefighters in ventilation, rescue, and salvage operations.

Skills

Verbal reasoning

Math

Critical thinking

Mechanical reasoning

Behavioral attributes

Job description

The Clark County Fire Department is hiring for Firefighter I (Rookie School), the initial step toward becoming a firefighter. The role includes completing a paid recruit academy and passing the Public Safety Answers examination with a $50 processing fee.

The position involves performing firefighting tasks under supervision, attending classroom instruction, and supporting ventilation, rescue, and salvage operations as part of a dedicated team in a demanding environment.