Fire Captain - Promotion

Fire Captain Promotional Opportunity

This is an internal recruitment available to currently qualified City of Reno Fire Department Firefighters only.

Position Summary:

Reno Fire Department Captains have command of a firefighting company, its equipment, and station. They may be assigned administrative, training, or professional duties; participate in fire prevention and suppression activities; and perform related work as required. The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

Respond to all alarms in an assigned district and other districts as directed. Supervise and participate in the laying of hose, placing of ladders, controlling the pressure and direction of water streams, rescue and salvage operations. Direct the routing and placement of apparatus at emergency scenes. Supervise maintenance of station and equipment. Prepare budget information at the company/station level. Enforce policy and procedure at the company level.

Draft changes to policy and procedure. Maintain records and submit detailed reports to superiors.

The following minimum qualifications must be met by the date of examination (October 21, 2026). Applicants must meet either Option 1 or Option 2 below:

OPTION 1

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Seven years of full-time suppression line experience as a Firefighter with the City of Reno Fire Department or the Reno-Tahoe International Airport or a combination of both agencies; and Successful completion of a promotional examination (ranking on an eligible list) for Fire Equipment Operator on one of the last two most recent Operator examinations, which includes the 2025 and 2026 examination processes.

OR

Seven years of combined full-time suppression line experience as both a Firefighter and Fire Equipment Operator, with the City of Reno Fire Department, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, or a combination of both agencies.

License & Certification:
Possession of a valid Non-Commercial Class B Driver's License with an "F" endorsement. Possession of a valid Nevada or National Registry EMT certification or higher.

OPTION 2

Education:

Associate degree in fire science or a closely related field. Work Experience and Training:
Seven years of full-time suppression line experience with the City of Reno Fire Department, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, or a combination of both agencies. Successful completion of the City of Reno Aerial and Engine Academies. Successful completion of the City of Reno Acting Captain Academy. License &

Certifications:

Possession of a valid Non-Commercial Class B Driver's License with an "F" endorsement. Possession of a valid Nevada or National Registry EMT certification or higher. Possession of a valid S-231 (Engine Boss) course completion certificate (task book completion is not required). Possession of a valid ICS-300 (Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents) certificate. Possession of a valid Incident Safety Officer (ISO) course completion certificate (task book completion is not required).

All candidates must be a current Firefighter, Airport Firefighter, Fire Equipment Operator, or Airport Fire Equipment Operator employed by the City of Reno at the time of application through appointment to be eligible for promotion.

Submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested through our job board at by September 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Office, any Nevada Job Connect location, local libraries, or educational facilities.

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Application Preparation: A complete application is required, including detailed work experience and education. Résumés may be submitted as supplemental…