Firefighter Recruit

Exciting things are happening at the City of Sparks! If you are looking for a meaningful career that has a positive impact on the community, join our team!

This is a CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT, this means that applications are accepted year-round. You may submit one application in a 365-day period.

Firefighter Recruit is expected to acquire knowledge in the following areas during the firefighter academy and maintain throughout employment. Must be able to use a variety of hose lines, deck guns, ground monitors, appliances and other equipment to safely and effectively control and extinguish fires; perform horizontal and vertical ventilation as directed; ladder buildings, conduct forcible entry, conduct search and rescue operations; participate in salvage and overhaul and other assignments as required on the fire ground. Participate in specialized operations such as low angle, high angle, trench, water and ice rescues, including the use of rigging, shoring and other specialized equipment. Contain, confine, decontaminate or otherwise mitigate hazardous material spills. Provide emergency medical care at the EMT Advanced level. Use hand and power tools to force entry into buildings, rescue victims, secure utilities and provide ventilation when directed. Participate in staff support assignments including fire prevention, inspections, investigations, and special projects. Work with the community in a variety of educational, public relations and service programs. Perform routine maintenance on fire stations and other department facilities. Clean, inspect, maintain, and perform minor repairs on Fire Department vehicles, apparatus and related equipment to ensure operational readiness. Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) during emergency operations, training evolutions and other times as appropriate. Maintain and protect evidence in relation to investigations. Testify when subpoenaed by a court of law. Maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports and other written materials. Maintain inventory and other department records. Perform other duties which may be assigned.

This is a Civil Service position and is Non-Exempt under FLSA guidelines. This position reports to a Fire Captain and/or Chief Officer. Required to be called back, held over, work off-hours, nights, weekends, and holiday shifts. Required to work during emergency circumstances or inclement weather conditions. May be required to pass a pre-placement drug screen and background investigation.

Benefits include: No State Income Tax, Nevada PERS Retirement Plan Fully Paid By The City, No Social Security Participation (but Medicare Deduction Required 1.45%), Twelve Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave Plans, Sick Leave Plans, City Paid Medical, Dental, Prescription And Vision Insurance Coverage For Employee and Family, City Paid Life Insurance, Educational Assistance, Workers Compensation, Military Leave, Family Leave, Service Awards, Longevity Pay, Employee Assistance Plan, Deferred Compensation Plans.

Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent, NV EMT-A or National Registry EMT-A or higher certification, valid CPR certification, passed CPAT within last 12 months, valid Nevada Class C driver's license or equivalent, must obtain Nevada State Firefighter I certification within one year of hire, must obtain Nevada Commercial or Non-Commercial Class A driver's license or Nevada Commercial Class B license with proper endorsements within one year of hire

Salary: $83,574.40 Annually

Application Deadline: Continuous