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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 & Trails Water Recreation Arts & 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 Open October 21, 2026 Application Deadline November 11, 2026 Anticipated Skills Assessment Week of December 7, 2026 Anticipated Fire Academy First 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 Review Review of minimum qualifications, required documentation, CPAT completion, and NTN results.
EMS Skills Evaluation District new-hire EMS skills evaluation. Valid Nevada or National Registry Paramedic certification must be presented before evaluation. Interview Interview component, as scheduled by the District. Background Investigation Required pre-employment background investigation. Psychological Evaluation Required pre-employment psychological evaluation. Polygraph Examination Required pre-employment polygraph examination.
Medical Examination Required 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.
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