FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

POSITION INFORMATION

OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT

Firefighter/Paramedic

Start Your Fire Service Career. Build Your Future.

Bring your advanced emergency medical skills to the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and build a career in all-risk emergency response. We are seeking motivated individuals ready to combine advanced life support with firefighting, rescue, and community service in Northern Nevada.

An Opportunity to Enter the Fire Service

This recruitment does not require prior firefighter experience. Applicants must meet the required qualifications and successfully complete the District's Fire Academy. 

More Than a Job. A Career Worth Building.

TMFPD offers a competitive benefits package, retirement security, professional development, and opportunities to serve a growing community.

Nevada PERS Retirement

Defined-benefit retirement through Nevada PERS, with District-paid retirement contributions in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.IAFF Local 2487 Representation

Bargaining-unit representation with negotiated wages, hours, benefits, and other employment provisions under the applicable collective bargaining agreement.Comprehensive Health Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including District-paid employee premiums and contributions toward eligible dependent coverage.Employee Support & Paid Leave

Negotiated leave benefits, professional development opportunities, employee assistance resources, and peer support.

Explore TMFPD Employee Benefits

Financial Advantages of Nevada

No State Income Tax

Nevada does not impose state individual income tax on salaries or wages.No OASDI Withholding

Qualifying Nevada PERS-covered TMFPD wages are not subject to Social Security withholding. Medicare tax still applies.Property Tax Cap

Qualifying owner-occupied primary residences generally receive a 3% annual cap on property-tax bill increases.

Life Outside the Shift

Northern Nevada offers access to alpine lakes, hiking, fishing, skiing, water recreation, live entertainment, and year-round outdoor activities.

Lake Tahoe & the Sierra Nevada

Alpine lakes, mountain trails, beaches, and outdoor adventures are all within reach of Reno.

Pyramid Lake

High-desert scenery and renowned fishing opportunities north of Reno.Sierra Ski Country

Skiing, snowboarding, and winter recreation at regional mountain resorts.Hiking & TrailsWater RecreationArts & Entertainment

Grow Your Career

Opportunities may include advanced life support and ambulance operations, hazardous materials, rescue support, incident command development, and qualified wildland overhead assignments.

Advanced Life Support & Ambulance

Provide advanced patient assessment, treatment, and emergency medical response.Hazardous Materials & Rescue

Develop specialized operational capabilities and support regional response.Incident Command Development

Build qualifications and experience in incident management.Wildland Overhead Deployments

Qualified personnel may support complex wildland incidents.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Required at Time of Application

• Valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).
• Successful completion of the National Testing Network (NTN) written examination.

CPAT and NTN results are valid for one year and must remain valid throughout the recruitment process.

Required Before the New-Hire EMS Skills Evaluation

• Valid State of Nevada or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic certification.
• The certification must be presented before the District's new-hire EMS skills evaluation.

Required by the End of the Fire Academy

• Successfully complete the District's Fire Academy.
• Obtain Firefighter I and II certifications meeting NFPA standards.
• CPR certification with hands-on skills assessment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Required Within Six Months of Appointment

Obtain a Nevada Class C driver's license with an F endorsement, or equivalent, meeting Nevada DMV requirements.

Required Testing — CPAT & NTN

Both Tests Must Be Completed Before Applying

All standard Firefighter/Paramedic applicants must successfully complete CPAT and NTN written testing before submitting an application. Results are valid for one year and must remain valid throughout recruitment.

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)

Applicants can find upcoming CPAT testing dates and locations, including options closest to Northern Nevada, on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center website.

View CPAT Testing Locations and Schedule

National Testing Network (NTN) Written Examination

Visit NTN, select Find Jobs , select Firefighter Jobs , and sign up for the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District . Carefully read all instructions and guidance to ensure that testing requirements are completed.

Register and Schedule Your NTN Written Examination

Important: CPAT and NTN results must be current at the time of application and remain valid throughout the recruitment process.

Recruitment Details

Applications OpenOctober 21, 2026Application DeadlineNovember 11, 2026Anticipated Skills AssessmentWeek of December 7, 2026Anticipated Fire AcademyFirst Quarter 2027; exact dates to be determined

Dates are tentative and subject to change. Qualified applicants will receive further scheduling information.

Position Overview

Under general supervision, the Firefighter/Paramedic performs firefighting activities in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; provides advanced emergency medical care; responds to emergency and other incidents; and performs related work.

• Respond to fires, medical emergencies, rescue incidents, and public-assistance calls.
• Provide advanced life support, patient assessment, and Paramedic-level emergency medical treatment.
• Participate in hose operations, ladder operations, ventilation, extinguishment, extrication, and salvage.
• Operate and maintain firefighting, rescue, EMS, and wildland equipment as assigned.
• Participate in training, fire prevention, public education, and station operations.
• Prepare reports, maintain equipment, and perform duties safely and professionally.

Probationary Period: Twelve months beginning upon successful completion of the academy.

Positions require varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and mandatory shifts, as applicable.

Anticipated Hiring Process

Application ReviewReview of minimum qualifications, required documentation, CPAT completion, and NTN results.EMS Skills EvaluationDistrict new-hire EMS skills evaluation. Valid Nevada or National Registry Paramedic certification must be presented before evaluation.InterviewInterview component, as scheduled by the District.Background InvestigationRequired pre-employment background investigation.Psychological EvaluationRequired pre-employment psychological evaluation.Polygraph ExaminationRequired pre-employment polygraph examination.Medical ExaminationRequired medical examination and applicable fitness-for-duty requirements.

All required selection and pre-employment components must be successfully completed before appointment. The District may adjust the order, format, or scheduling of the process.

Application Instructions

Submit a complete application by November 11, 2026 . Include the required documentation and proof of successful CPAT completion. Complete NTN written testing and select Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District through NTN before applying.

Both CPAT and NTN results must remain valid throughout recruitment. Applicants must also meet the Paramedic certification deadline before the District's new-hire EMS skills evaluation.

Photo credits: Emerald Bay — Blake Everett, CC0; Pyramid Lake — Rhalden, public domain; Tahoe skiing — Tahoe Signature Properties, CC BY-SA 4.0; Tahoe Rim Trail — AT2663, CC BY-SA 3.0; Zephyr Cove — Don Graham, CC BY-SA 2.0; Pioneer Center — Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0. Images via Wikimedia Commons.

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Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Does Not Discriminate on the Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or Expression, Age, Disability or National Origin in the Activities and/or Services Which it Provides. EOE.