Firefighter​/Paramedic

Overview

The City of Henderson welcomes applications from candidates who wish to be integral and trusted members of the community that strives to exceed the expectations of our customers while belonging to a team of dedicated professionals, who will remain true to our values, focused on our organizational priorities, and resolute in knowing that people matter. This recruitment will be used for the upcoming academy tentatively scheduled to start August 2026.

Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty related to Advanced Life Support, Fire Rescue Operations, and Fire Prevention; and performs related duties as assigned.

To familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements, candidates may review the information provided by the City. For FAQs and other useful links related to joining Henderson Fire, please visit the Join Henderson Fire website.

• Uniform Allowance of $1,885 (Full-year advance is paid on the first check, then in biweekly installments)
• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package (benefits information available here)
• Robust retirement package through the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
• Generous paid vacation and sick leave
• Low cost of living and no state income tax
• Live in/visit Henderson – information available here

Note: This is an hourly/non-exempt position. All candidates will be required to start at Step 1 of the pay scale for this position. This is non-negotiable.

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age at time of the written examination
• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or border state driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
• Must possess a current certificate of completion from an accredited Paramedic program at time of final offer
• Must possess or obtain a valid Southern Nevada Health District Paramedic certification within one (1) year from receiving provisional licensure
• Must successfully complete the Henderson Fire Department Paramedic Internship within the time limits established by the department as a condition of continued employment
• Must successfully complete cadet academy within time limits established by the department as a condition of continued employment, to include obtaining a State of Nevada Firefighter II Certificate

Applicants for this position are required to:

Written Examination: All written examinations must be scheduled by April 1, 2026 and completed by April 8, 2026. Scores will be accepted for tests taken between October 8, 2025 and April 8, 2026.

Physical Fitness Test (PFT): Monday, April 20, 2026. Top-scoring candidates should note this is the only date offered for the PFT; additional dates may not be available.

Virtual Oral Board Interview: To be completed within 7 days after successful completion of the PFT.

Chief's Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 100%): Week of May 4, 2026 and week of May 11, 2026 (if needed).

• All interested candidates will submit their online application by the posting deadline. No late applications will be accepted.
• Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will receive an email instructing them to register for/schedule the Firefighter written examination through the National Testing Network (NTN). NTN scores must be scheduled by April 1, 2026 and completed by April 8, 2026.
• Top-scoring candidates will be invited to the Physical Fitness Test.
• All candidates who pass the Physical Fitness Test will move forward to the Virtual Oral Review Board.
• Top-scoring candidates from the Virtual Oral Review Board will move forward to the Chief's Structured Selection Interview.
• This recruitment will be used for the upcoming academy with a tentative start date of August 2026.

• A City of Henderson online employment application is required. No walk-ins will be permitted.
• Candidates must respond to supplemental questions to help determine their qualifications for this classification.
• Applications will be screened for completeness, required qualifications, and applicable certifications.
• All correspondence will be sent via email, therefore please include a valid email address on your application.
• Please check any spam blocker to ensure you receive our correspondence.
• If you currently possess a valid Paramedic certificate, please upload and attach the certifications to your online application.

NTN Written Exam Scores: The City will only accept NTN Exam scores that are less than six (6) months old. If your NTN test date was before October 8, 2025, they will not be accepted. For NTN-related inquiries, please contact NTN directly.

Physical Fitness Test (PFT): Candidates who receive a passing NTN score will be notified to self-schedule for the PFT. The PFT is a City of…