Firefighter (Promotional)

Reno; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Reno Fire Department seeks entry-level firefighters for an anticipated early 2027 academy. This internal recruitment targets current qualified City of Reno employees for firefighting, rescue, prevention, and related duties.

The role involves responding to emergencies, operating equipment, and maintaining facilities. Nevada EMT certification or National Registry EMT, and a valid driver's license are required, along with being at least 18.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Nevada EMT certification or National Registry EMT certification.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fires and other emergency or public assistance incidents in a timely, safe, and skilled manner as part of a team.
• Rescue persons endangered by fires or hazards and provide first aid as assigned.
• Conduct fire prevention tasks and educate on fire safety to reduce hazards.
• Develop and maintain fire service knowledge through training and drills.
• Operate and maintain firefighting equipment and apparatus safely and efficiently.
• Keep fire stations and facilities clean and orderly.
• Assist with record keeping and map maintenance.
• Perform public information and relations tasks as assigned.
• Maintain high physical fitness to perform firefighting and related tasks.
• May perform relief work as a Fire Equipment Operator when qualified.

Skills

Firefighting

Emergency response

Life saving

Public safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Promotional Opportunity

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.

• 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.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.

Training

Graduation from high school or equivalent

License/Certificate

• Valid driver's license.
• Valid Nevada Emergency Medical Technician certification or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certification.

A complete application is required, including detailed work experience and education. Résumés may be submitted as supplemental information but will not be reviewed when determining minimum qualifications.

Examination Process

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted at 100%.

Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details

• Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answersare subject to verification.
• Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
• In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
• Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
• \"See Resume\" or \"See above,\" etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
• Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.

Notification

Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.

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Testing Accommodation

We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, you must inform the Chief Examiner by completing the Accommodation Request Form by the closing date of this announcement. All requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.

Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores

Promotional Examinations (Rule VIII, Section 7): If two or more employees earn the same final score (including seniority points), veterans’ preference will be applied if any of the tied employees have submitted proof of an honorable military discharge. This preference is only used to break ties. If a tie still remains, it will be broken based on seniority in the current classification. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.

Seniority Points

Seniority Credit (Rule VIII, Section 9): Classified employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows: The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum.

Appointment and Certification

Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Questions and Updates

Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at [phone] or [e-mail].

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.