Firefighter - Paramedic

Under direction this position is responsible for preforming a wide variety of tasks while engaged in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires, in responding to emergency medical calls, extracting and rescuing individuals from fire and entrapment, treating the sick and injured, response and mitigation of hazardous materials incidents, operation and maintenance of fire department equipment, apparatus and stations on an assigned shift, as well as additional duties as assigned. This position also will train regularly, may review work and supervise and assign staff in the absence of a fire captain. This position requires evening and weekend duties which will be performed at various locations within the district.

The Firefighter-Paramedic has the responsibility for motivating, supervising, and the development and presentation of training activities to both paid and volunteer fire fighters in the absence of and/or with direction from the Fire Captain. The Firefighter-Paramedic may be responsible for prioritizing and completing tasks associated with non-emergency response activities such as pre-fire planning, fire safety education, and on-shift training activities in the absence of and/or with direction from the Fire Captain. Incumbents are required to participate in the care and maintenance of the fire stations, apparatus equipment, and grounds. The Firefighter-Paramedic must be skilled in and capable of performing firefighting duties, and preform these duties as necessary.

Benefits: 30-day waiting period for health insurance, 48-96 work schedule, 100% employer-paid Nevada Police/Fire PERS, 14.5% incentive pay based on education and certifications, Annual physical fitness incentive pay, 100% employer-paid health and dental care coverage with 80% dependent coverage, Annual HSA Preload, Optional annual and sick leave buy-out, Care Flight Subscription.

Requirements: Current Nevada Driver's License, Paramedic certification, Graduate of an approved Paramedic Program, any combination of training/education/experience as Firefighter/Paramedic with progressive all risk fire department, Advanced degree in fire, health or environmental science highly desirable

Salary: $86,374.10 - $99,116.27 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-10-11