Lateral Firefighter/EMT

Open Competitive Recruitment Lateral Firefighter/EMT Bring Your Experience. Build Your Future. Bring your firefighting experience to Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and continue your career serving one of Northern Nevada's fastest-growing communities. Join a professional team committed to operational excellence, continuous development, and service to the community.

Position Overview Under general supervision, the Firefighter/EMT performs firefighting activities in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; provides emergency medical care; responds to emergency and public-assistance incidents; and performs related work as required. Respond to structure fires, wildland fires, rescue incidents, medical emergencies, hazardous-material incidents, and public-assistance calls. Provide emergency medical care within the scope of EMT or AEMT certification. Operate and maintain firefighting, rescue, EMS, and wildland equipment. Participate in fire suppression, rescue operations, training, fire prevention, public education, and station activities. Maintain assigned equipment and prepare required records and reports.

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/EMT. 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. TMFPD offers a combination of retirement value, comprehensive benefits, professional opportunities, employee support, and quality of life that makes Northern Nevada an exceptional place to continue your fire service career. Nevada PERS Retirement Nevada PERS provides a defined-benefit retirement program for eligible public employees. The employee's required Nevada PERS contribution is paid outside of the posted salary in accordance with the current collective bargaining agreement. Comprehensive Employee Benefits TMFPD provides medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid leave, retirement benefits, holiday benefits, and additional programs designed to support employees and their families throughout their careers.

Lateral Entry Requirements Required Education and Experience Graduation 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/EMT. The experience must be with a public fire district, agency, authority, or department that provides all-risk Fire/EMS services. Required at Time of Application Valid driver's license. Current State of Nevada or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT or AEMT certification. Current Firefighter I and II certifications meeting NFPA standards and recognized through IFSAC, Pro Board, or equivalent certification. Required Documentation Applicants must attach documentation supporting all required licenses and certifications to the application. Required After Appointment Successfully complete the District's Lateral Fire Academy. Obtain NWCG S-130 and S-190 certifications by the end of the academy. Obtain CPR certification with hands-on skills assessment by the end of the academy. Obtain a Nevada Class C driver's license with an F endorsement, or qualifying equivalent, within six months of appointment. Future Paramedic Education Requirement Employees hired after May 1, 2024, must successfully complete an accredited Paramedic program within 36 months of employment with the District, at the employee's expense.

Application Instructions Submit a complete application by November 11, 2026. Attach all required licenses and certifications. Applications that do not demonstrate the required minimum qualifications or do not include the required supporting documentation may be considered incomplete.

Requirements: High school or equivalent; 1+ year current full-time continuous employment as Firefighter/EMT with public fire district/agency/authority/department providing all-risk Fire/EMS services; completed Firefighter probationary period; valid driver's license; current State of Nevada or National Registry EMT or AEMT certification; current Firefighter I and II certifications (NFPA standards, IFSAC/Pro Board/equivalent); ability to obtain Nevada Class C driver's license with F endorsement within 6 months

Salary: $25.34 - $30.83 Hourly

Application Deadline: 2026-11-11