Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic

POSITION INFORMATION
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT
Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic
Bring Your Experience. Build Your Future.
Take 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.

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.

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 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 operations. Prepare records and reports, and perform assigned 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.

Benefits That Make a Difference
48/96 Work Schedule: Operations personnel work a 48-hours-on / 96-hours-off schedule, providing four days between regularly scheduled shifts.

Medical Coverage: The District pays 100% of the employee medical premium and 50% of dependent medical premiums, providing meaningful support for employees and their families.

Nevada PERS Retirement: Employees participate in the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Retirement contributions are handled in accordance with the current collective bargaining agreement and applicable PERS requirements.

IAFF Local 2487 Representation: Firefighter/Paramedics are represented by International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2487, with wages, benefits, and working conditions governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Incentive & Specialty Pay: Eligible employees may receive additional compensation for qualifying education, professional certifications, specialty teams, assignments, and other incentive categories established by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Additional benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Holiday Pay, Longevity Pay, Deferred Compensation, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Supplemental Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Pet Insurance.

Application Instructions
Submit a complete application by November 11, 2026. Attach all required licenses, certifications, and documentation demonstrating qualifying lateral Firefighter/Paramedic experience. Applicants selected to advance will receive information regarding the required firefighter and Paramedic skills assessments and subsequent pre-employment evaluations.

Requirements: Graduation from high school or equivalent education, valid driver's license, current state-issued Paramedic certification, current Firefighter I and II certifications meeting NFPA, IFSAC, Pro Board or equivalent standards, completed Firefighter probationary period with current employer, at least one year of current full-time continuous employment as Firefighter/Paramedic with a public fire district/agency/authority/department providing all-risk Fire/EMS services, successfully complete District's Lateral Academy, obtain valid State of Nevada or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic certification by end of Lateral Academy, 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, obtain Nevada Class C driver's license with F endorsement or equivalent within six months of appointment

Salary: $28.98 - $35.31 Hourly

Application Deadline: 2026-11-11