Entry-Level Firefighter/Paramedic

Lateral Firefighter/ParamedicTake the next step in your fire service career with Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. Bring your firefighting and advanced life support experience to a professional team providing all-risk emergency response across Northern Nevada.
Who Qualifies as a Lateral Applicant?Applicants must have completed their Firefighter probationary period with their current employer, and must have at least one year of current, full-time, continuous employment as a Firefighter/Paramedic. This one year of experience may include probationary time. The experience must be with a public fire district, agency, authority, or department that provides all-risk Fire/EMS services.
More Than a Job. A Career Worth Building.
Continue your career with a combination of retirement value, comprehensive benefits, specialized assignments, and the quality of life Northern Nevada offers.
Financial Advantages of NevadaNo 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 ShiftNorthern Nevada offers access to alpine lakes, hiking, fishing, skiing, water recreation, live entertainment, and year-round outdoor activities.
Lake Tahoe & the Sierra NevadaAlpine 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 & EntertainmentGrow Your CareerTMFPD members may have opportunities to pursue specialized assignments, advanced operational qualifications, and professional development.
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.
Lateral Entry Requirements Education & ExperienceGraduation from high school or equivalent education. Applicants must have completed their Firefighter probationary period with their current employer, and must have at least one year of current, full-time, continuous employment as a Firefighter/Paramedic. This one year of experience may include probationary time. The experience must be with a public fire district, agency, authority, or department that provides all-risk Fire/EMS services.
Required at Time of ApplicationValid driver's license.
Current state-issued Paramedic certification.
Current Firefighter I and II certifications meeting NFPA, IFSAC, Pro Board, or equivalent standards.
Required DocumentationAttach documentation supporting required licenses, certifications, and qualifying lateral experience. All required materials must be current, legible, and submitted with the application.
Required by the End of the Lateral AcademySuccessfully complete the District's Lateral Academy.
Possess a valid State of Nevada or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic certification.
Obtain NWCG S-130 and S-190 certifications.
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 AppointmentObtain a Nevada Class C driver's license with an F endorsement, or equivalent, meeting Nevada DMV requirements.
Recruitment DetailsApplications Open
- October 21, 2026Application Deadline
- November 11, 2026Skills Assessments
- Anticipated week of December 7, 2026Anticipated Lateral Academy
- First Quarter 2027; exact dates to be determinedDates are tentative and subject to change. Qualified applicants will receive further scheduling information.
Position OverviewUnder 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 structure fires, wildland fires, rescue incidents, medical emergencies, and public-assistance calls.
Perform Paramedic-level patient assessment, advanced life support, and 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