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City of Reno

Lateral Firefighter

City of Reno, Reno, Nevada, United States, 89550

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Overview

Lateral opportunities available now. Join a dedicated team at the City of Reno Fire Department and become part of an amazing group who strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home. The successful candidate in this position will bring their firefighting experience to the City of Reno and be responsible for firefighting, life saving, emergency response, fire prevention, equipment operation and maintenance, facility maintenance, work and skill readiness. The Reno Fire Department is in the planning stages of their next academy. Dates are still to be determined. Please check back regularly for updates. Paramedics are eligible for additional pay! This is an open competitive opportunity for all currently qualified Firefighter applicants. 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. Responsibilities

Respond to fires and other emergency or public assistance incidents in a timely, safe, and skilled manner and participate in their control through hose laying, ladder operations, ventilation, extinguishment, salvage and other activities as part of team effort. Rescue persons endangered by fires or other hazards and administer first aid to injured parties when assigned. Conduct inspections and other fire prevention tasks including fire safety education to eliminate or reduce fire hazards and enforce fire codes. Develop and maintain high levels of work knowledge and skills for various duties through training, manipulative drills and other skill maintenance programs. Operate and maintain, properly and safely, firefighting and other related equipment and apparatus in an efficient and effective manner. Keep fire station and other facilities in a clean, orderly and usable condition. Assist in completing other day-to-day work such as record keeping and map maintenance. Perform various public information and relations tasks, as appropriate and assigned through written and oral form. Participate in planting and maintaining flower beds; prune and trim hedges, flowers, shrubs and trees. Maintain an adequate level of physical fitness to perform firefighting, rescue, equipment operation, and other related tasks. May, when qualified and assigned, perform relief work in the capacity of a Fire Equipment Operator. Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application, unless otherwise stated. Age & Education

At least 18 years of age at the time of appointment High School Diploma or Equivalent Work Experience

Two years, including probationary time, of current, full-time continuous employment as a Firefighter or higher ranking fire operations personnel with a public fire agency, authority, or department that provides all risk Fire/EMS services and is comparable to the Reno Fire Department as identified by NFPA standards, NFPA 1710. Paid call, extra help, temporary, and/or volunteer firefighting experience is not an acceptable substitute for the required two years outlined above. Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. Must have the ability to obtain a Nevada Class B Driver’s license with an F endorsement within six months of employment. Valid Nevada Basic Emergency Medical Technician certification or National Registry Basic Emergency Medical Technician certification. Current Nevada Firefighter I and II certifications, or IFSAC Firefighter I and II certifications which meet NFPA standards. Current CPR certification. Current Haz Mat Operations certification that meets NFPA standards. Current NWCG S-130 and S-190 certifications. *All licenses, certifications, and/or qualifications are required to be kept current and maintained for continued employment. *Applicants will be required to pass a medical evaluation prior to employment. Additional Requirements

Qualified candidates will be required to present a current CPAT or CPAT Equivalent by the date of interview to the Reno Fire Department (RFD) to be considered eligible for hire by the department. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. How to Apply

Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at www.reno.gov/jobs by the closing date of this recruitment. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: City Hall, Civil Service Office, Nevada Job Connects, local libraries, or educational facilities. If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627. Examination Process

The examination will consist of a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted at 100% and must be submitted online at the time of application. T&E details include a Supplemental Questionnaire; questions may be viewed online under the "QUESTIONS" tab on the job announcement page. Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments will not be accepted in lieu of online responses. Notification: Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. We highly recommend opting in to receive text message notifications. Testing accommodation and veteran preference details follow per policy. Contact and Equal Opportunity

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. For questions, contact Civil Service at 775-334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov. The policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, etc.

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