Firefighter​/Paramedic

City of South Lake Tahoe Firefighter / Paramedic Recruitment

Preference will be given to lateral Firefighter/Paramedic candidates with at least one year of Firefighting/Paramedic experience. A paramedic license is required for this position.

• Holiday Pay
• Education Incentive Pay
  • Certificate in Fire Science 2.5% or AA in Fire Science 5%
  • Bachelor's Degree 2.5%
  • Certified Fire Officer Certificate 2%
  • Certified Chief Fire Officer Certificate 2%
• Bilingual Pay
• 457 Match up to $3,000 (after completion of probation)

• Conference Time
• CalPERS - Classic or PEPRA membership depending on enrollment date
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Uniform and Boot Allowance

At its core, the mission of the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department is to serve our community with compassion, professionalism and honor. Through our Guiding Principles, the team recognizes the value of teamwork, planning, preparing, efficiency, and ultimately, service to our community.

• We are committed to the protection of life, property, and the environment at South Lake Tahoe.
• We believe in the community, the pristine lake, the citizens and visitors.
• We will foster and sustain the trust of the community, and will consistently protect that confidence through professionalism, competence, attitude, conduct, and actions.
• We will serve our community with honesty, fairness, and integrity.
• We will pursue safe, effective, timely, caring, standards, and economic solutions to our resident and visitor emergencies.
• We will provide professional, skilled, and courteous customer service at all times.
• We will respectfully serve the needs of our community.

As a growing team, we are looking for Firefighters who are willing to protect our community and uphold our values. Underrepresented, bilingual, and local applicants are highly encouraged to apply. Please note, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue does perform water rescue and swimming may be a required part of the job.

Education/Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience: One year of firefighting experience is desirable.

• Possession of a valid California or Nevada driver’s license or equivalent.
• Must obtain a CA Class B or A motor vehicle operator’s license, or a Class C with Firefighter Exempt endorsement, within 18 months of employment as a condition of passing probation.
• Possession of a HAZ‑MAT FRO certificate required as a…