Firefighter - Lateral

Job Title: Lateral Firefighter

Join the City of Reno Fire Department as a Lateral Firefighter and become part of a dedicated team that strives to make our community a safe and proud place to live.

Job Summary:

We are seeking experienced firefighters to join our team and bring their skills and expertise to our department. As a Lateral Firefighter, you will be responsible for firefighting, life saving, emergency response, fire prevention, equipment operation and maintenance, facility maintenance, and work and skill readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to fires and other emergency or public assistance incidents in a timely, safe, and skilled manner.
• Rescue persons endangered by fires or other hazards and administer first aid to injured parties.
• Conduct inspections and other fire prevention tasks to eliminate or reduce fire hazards and enforce fire codes.
• Develop and maintain high levels of work knowledge and skills for various duties through training, manipulative drills, and other skill maintenance programs.
• Operate and maintain, properly and safely, firefighting and other related equipment and apparatus in an efficient and effective manner.
• Keep fire station and other facilities in a clean, orderly, and usable condition.
• Assist in completing other day-to-day work such as record keeping and map maintenance.
• Perform various public information and relations tasks, as appropriate and assigned through written and oral form.

Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Two years, including probationary time, of current, full-time continuous employment as a Firefighter or higher ranking fire operations personnel with a public fire agency, authority, or department that provides all risk Fire/EMS services and is comparable to the Reno Fire Department as identified by NFPA standards, NFPA 1710.
• Possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Nevada Class B Driver's license with an F endorsement within six months of employment.
• Valid Nevada Basic Emergency Medical Technician certification or National Registry Basic Emergency Medical Technician certification.
• Current Nevada Firefighter I and II certifications, or IFSAC Firefighter I and II certifications which meet NFPA standards.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current Haz Mat Operations certification that meets NFPA standards.
• Current NWCG S-130 and S-190 certifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at www.reno.gov/jobs by the closing date of this recruitment.

Examination Process:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted at 100%.

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