Firefighter and Firefighter/Paramedic- Open Recruitment

Description

Carson City Fire Department is recruiting for entry-level Firefighters and Firefighter/Paramedics.   New hires must successfully complete the Carson City Regional Fire Academy and will serve a sixteen-month probationary period.  The Fire Academy is tentatively scheduled to begin in Spring of 2027.

**Employees with the Carson City Fire Department are afforded a generous benefits package, including items such as NV PERS retirement, medical, dental and life insurance, and paid time off as per the ** Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Carson City Firefighters' Association, Local #2251.

Emergency Medical Technician Basic or Advanced (EMT-B or EMT-A) or Paramedic licensure must be current and issued by the National Registry or State of Nevada. If you are a holder of a license from another State, you must have the ability to obtain your level of license from the National Registry or the State of Nevada.  Your license MUST be attached to your application at time of submittal.

The testing process will consist of the following components:

• Written Exam (administered through National Testing Network). A valid score from the past 12 months will be accepted. 
• Candidate Physical Ability Test. A valid CPAT within the last 12 months will only be accepted.
• EMS Skills Assessment
• Panel Interview

• Candidates may be invited to a Chief’s Panel Interview

  **Qualified applicants may be invited to an interview and EMS skills evaluation based on department hiring needs. If the applicant is qualified, candidates will be scheduled for the EMS Skills Assessment and Panel Interviw upon approval of application. **

  The EMS Skills Assessment and the Panel Interview will occur during the week of December 7-11, 2026.

Applicants must succefully pass each phase of testing in order to advance to the next phase.

All candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on an eligibility list that will be used by the Department to fill future vacancies until the list is deemed no longer valid by the Fire Chief.

Pay Ranges: HourlyAnnualFirefighter $24.1430 - $30.1514$70,304.50 - $87,801.02Firefighter/Paramedic$27.3155 - $34.1134$79,542.74 - $99,338.11 SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE: Responds to fire alarms, medical emergencies, and other calls to protect life and property; participates in fire prevention, training, and station and equipment maintenance activities; receives general supervision from higher level supervisory and management staff; and exercises functional and technical supervision over assigned staff.

  * This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. _ _ ## Examples of Duties This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.*

Firefighter:

• Respond to fire alarms with assigned company; lay and connect hose; operate pumping apparatus; hold nozzles and direct water streams; raise and climb ladders.
• Ventilate burning structures; enter buildings to evacuate occupants.
• Respond to a variety of general emergency rescue calls including auto accidents, gas system leaks and wildland and structural fires, search and rescue incidents.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of firefighting preplan drawings and schematics.
• Operate a variety of portable firefighting equipment including extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, self-contained breathing apparatus, aerial ladder equipment, emergency medical and other rescue equipment.
• Administer medical aid; assist paramedics at medical emergencies; apply techniques for patient care; utilize immobilization techniques to stabilize patients.
• Perform medical aid at the Emergency Medical Technician level or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician level.
• Inspect building structures for compliance with fire codes; prepare reports; explain City fire codes and fire prevention policies and procedures to the public.
• Respond to hazardous materials incidents; secure hazardous material scenes and identify spilled chemicals and other materials posing danger to the public; participate in hazardous materials mitigation activities.
• Participate in fire drills; attend training sessions which include firefighting techniques, emergency medical care, and the proper use of all equipment and related tools.
• Detect and preserve evidence at a fire scene; participate in determining fire origins and causes.
• Participate in station and vehicle maintenance work.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with elected officials, public, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment. 

• At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position.  Firefighter/Paramedic:

• Respond to fire alarms with assigned company; lay and connect hose; operate pumping apparatus; hold nozzles and direct water streams; raise and climb ladders.

• Ventilate burning structures; enter buildings to evacuate occupants.
• Respond to a variety of general emergency rescue calls including auto accidents, gas system leaks and wildland and structural fires, search and rescue incidents.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of firefighting preplan drawings and schematics.
• Operate a variety of portable firefighting equipment including extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, self-contained breathing apparatus, aerial ladder equipment, emergency medical and other rescue equipment.
• Serves as paramedic responding to emergency medical incidents, analyzing and taking command of patient care, with full responsibility for the patient(s) until relieved by proper medical personnel.
• Administer medical aid at medical emergencies; applies techniques for the control of bleeding; and utilizes immobilization techniques to stabilize patient.  
• Inspect building structures for compliance with fire codes; prepare reports; explain City fire codes and fire prevention policies and procedures to the public.
• Respond to hazardous materials incidents; secure hazardous material scenes and identifies spilled chemicals and other materials posing danger to the public; participate in hazardous materials mitigation activities.
• Participate in fire drills and attends training sessions which include firefighting techniques, emergency medical care, and the proper use of all equipment and related tools.
• Detect and preserve evidence at a fire scene and participates in determining fire origins and causes.
• Participate in station and vehicle maintenance work.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with elected officials, public, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position. ## Typical Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school, GED or equivalent education.

Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

All required licenses and certifications must be maintained in active status without suspension or revocation throughout employment.

Firefighter:

• A valid Driver’s License is required at time of application. Incumbents must be able to obtain a valid Nevada Driver’s License at time of appointment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Nevada Ambulance Attendants License within one month of hire
• Current CPR certification
• Nevada State Emergency Medical Technician Basic or Advanced (EMT-B or AEMT) certification or Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician Basic or Advanced.

Firefighter/Paramedic:

• A valid Driver’s License is required at time of application. Incumbents must be able to obtain a valid Nevada Driver’s License at time of appointment. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Nevada Ambulance Attendants License within one month of hire
• Current CPR certification
• Current ACLS card 
• Current PALS or PEPP certification
• Current ITLS or PHTLS certification 
• Current NREMT-P (National Registry Paramedic) or a current State of Nevada Paramedic licensure (must be attached to your application at time of submittal).

** Please Note: All required licenses and certifications must be attached to your application at time of submittal.

Please review the full job descriptions for Firefighter and Firefighter/Paramedic here.  ## Supplemental Information - _ All new employees will serve a probationary period of sixteen (16) months.  Such employees are not subject to the administrative order and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason, or no reason. - _Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation. - Employees are required to attend and successfully graduate from the Fire Training Academy.   Failure to graduate from the Fire Training Academy will result in termination of employment. - Employees who do not currently possess Paramedic Licensure may be required to attend and successfully complete Paramedic School.  Deadline to complete Paramedic School and become a licensed Paramedic will be determined by the Fire Chief and outlined in the employee’s offer letter. Failure to obtain the Paramedic Licensure within the timeline determined by the Fire Chief will result in termination of employment. - Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment. - Any employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency. _ - _New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation which cost the new employee $48.00 and a drug screen which costs $36.50.  Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen. - Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.  Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.  For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.uscis.gov. - Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. - All employees covered by this job description are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Carson City Fire Department’s Drug and Alcohol Policy which mandates drug and alcohol testing and includes pre-employment, random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees in violation of the policy are subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment.