Education and Experience:
- Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of application.
- High school diploma or equivalent. College-level course work in fire science, fire administration, or a related field is desirable.
- Any combination of education, training and experience which produces the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job and related to the essential functions of the position.
- Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record with the ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver’s license within required time frame.
- Must obtain Class C with F endorsement or comparable license from their state of primary residence within two (2) years from the date of hire.
- Must have a valid Southern Nevada Health District or National Registry EMT, EMT-A or Paramedic certification/license at time of conditional job offer.
- Must have successfully completed a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) by the time of a conditional job offer. The College of Southern Nevada offers options, among many others, for testing.
- Must be able to successfully complete a thorough background check, drug screen, physical examination, and psychological evaluation prior to formal job offer.
The ideal candidate will be a leader in emergency services and will be trained to provide quality fire and life safety services through proactive and innovative training, education, risk assessment, and community involvement. We seek vigilant, brave, and prepared individuals who demonstrate our values and are dedicated to growth and service to our community.
The Role
Incumbents will learn to extinguish fires, perform rescue operations, and maintain fire station facilities and equipment. This class is distinguished from the Firefighter in that this entry-level position has not achieved successful completion of the City of North Las Vegas Fire Recruit Academy.
The full job description can be found here: Fire Fighter Trainee – Job Description