Firefighter; Promotional

Overview

Promotional Opportunity

This is an internal recruitment only for current qualified City of Reno employees

This entry level position for the Reno Fire Department involves firefighting, life saving, response to emergency and other incidents, fire prevention, equipment operation and maintenance, facility maintenance, work and skill readiness, and related tasks.

The Reno Fire Department is finalizing plans for a Spring Firefighter Academy, tentatively scheduled to begin in April.

The City of Reno is an equal employment opportunity employer. This commitment supports a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community.

• Respond to fires and other emergency or public assistance incidents in a timely, safe, and skilled manner and participate in control through hose laying, ladder operations, ventilation, extinguishment, salvage and other team activities.
• Rescue individuals endangered by fires or hazards and administer first aid to injured parties when assigned.
• Conduct fire inspections and other fire prevention tasks, including fire safety education to reduce fire hazards and enforce fire codes.
• Develop and maintain high levels of knowledge and skills for duties through training, drills, and skill maintenance programs.
• Operate and maintain firefighting and related equipment and apparatus safely and efficiently.
• Keep fire stations and facilities clean, orderly, and usable.
• Assist in completing day-to-day work such as record keeping and map maintenance.
• Perform public information and relations tasks as assigned through written or oral communication.
• Maintain an adequate level of physical fitness to perform firefighting, rescue, equipment operation, and related tasks.
• May perform relief work as a Fire Equipment Operator when qualified and assigned.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.

Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent

License/Certificate:

• Valid driver's license.
• Valid Nevada Emergency Medical Technician certification or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certification.

Please submit your completed application and all requested information online o.gov/jobs by March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. PT.

If a computer or mobile device is not available, suggested locations to submit online applications include City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Office, any Nevada Job Connect location, local libraries, or educational facilities.

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A complete application is required, including detailed work experience and education. Résumés may be submitted as supplemental information but will not be reviewed when determining minimum qualifications.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted at 100%.

• Responses to T&E questions should be consistent with the information in your application; answers are subject to verification.
• Failure to complete all questions or provide complete responses may lower your score.
• To receive credit for education or training, attach copies of transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to the online application.
• Résumés or questionnaires uploaded as attachments will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
• See resume or other sections are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
• Changes or corrections to responses cannot be made after submission.
• TIP: It may be more efficient to develop responses in a word processing document first, then paste into the online questionnaire.

Applicants are notified by email of examination results. Those not meeting minimum qualifications will be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing. Opt-in for text notifications is recommended for updates on your application, next steps, and interviews.

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