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Clark County Fire Department
Las Vegas, NV · Clark County
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Department careers page ↗Clark County Fire Department is a large metropolitan department covering unincorporated Clark County, Nevada, home to the Las Vegas Strip and Harry Reid International Airport area. It protects more than one million residents and responds on behalf of a region that hosts roughly 41 million visitors each year.
The department operates 32 urban fire stations along with 10 rural and volunteer stations, spanning dense resort corridors and outlying desert communities. It responds to nearly 200,000 fire, medical, and chemical incidents annually.
CCFD describes itself as an all-hazards agency delivering service with excellence, integrity, and accountability. The separate Mt. Charleston Fire Protection District operates alongside it.
MissionRespond with Integrity; and Serve with Commitment and Compassion.
Clark County Fire Department recruits for entry-level Firefighter I positions, with application windows announced on its website and at joinccfd.org. Candidates begin by submitting an application through the county's GovernmentJobs portal, then move through a written exam and oral interview, followed by drug testing, medical and background checks, a suitability evaluation, and a Candidate Ability Test.
Selected recruits attend the Clark County Fire Academy, a paid program covering classroom instruction, hands-on fireground training, and physical conditioning. Prospective applicants can join a future-firefighter interest list, and questions go to the recruitment office at (702) 455-8257 or CCFDRecruitment@ClarkCountyNV.gov.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED
- No felony convictions
- Valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment
- Pass a background check and drug testing
- Pass medical and suitability evaluations
- EMT certification
Hiring process
- Application submission via GovernmentJobs portal
- HR application review
- Written examination
- Oral interview
- Drug testing
- Medical examination
- Background investigation
- Suitability evaluation
- Candidate Ability Test (physical abilities test)
Benefits
Health and disability insurance, vacation and sick leave, a tuition incentive, mental health support, retirement benefits, and growth and promotional opportunities. Recruits are paid during the fire academy.
Selected candidates attend the paid Clark County Fire Academy, with classroom instruction, hands-on fireground training, physical conditioning, and progressive evaluations.
What are the minimum requirements to become a Clark County firefighter?
You must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, no felony convictions, a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment, and pass background, drug, medical, and suitability screenings. EMT certification is also required.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted through the county's GovernmentJobs portal, with recruitment windows announced on the department website and at joinccfd.org. You can also join a future-firefighter interest list. Contact the recruitment office at (702) 455-8257 or CCFDRecruitment@ClarkCountyNV.gov.
What does the hiring process involve?
After application and HR review, candidates complete a written exam and oral interview, then drug testing, a medical exam, background investigation, suitability evaluation, and a pass/fail Candidate Ability Test measuring cardiovascular and muscular endurance, core and grip strength, and task completion.
How much does a Clark County firefighter earn?
Starting salary is about $59,754 per year, rising to roughly $88,758 with regular interval increases, plus health, retirement, and other benefits.
Is the fire academy paid?
Yes. Selected recruits attend the paid Clark County Fire Academy, which includes classroom instruction, hands-on fireground training, physical conditioning, and progressive evaluations.
Are lateral firefighters accepted?
Yes. The department's recruitment materials reference lateral firefighter hiring.