This is an open competitive recruitment to fill REMS wildland firefighter (NTE) (Not to exceed 1039 hours 6 months) vacancies with the Mt. Charleston Fire Protection District. Under general supervision, this position provides fire suppression, emergency medical, search and rescue, and wildland emergency responses. The position also participates in all emergency responses, preventative maintenance, fire prevention activities, and all company-level training, and performs all other duties as assigned by the Fire Captain or Fire Chief. The position is subject to work holidays, weekends, night shifts, callback, stand-by and overtime during emergency incidents or extended staffing periods.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

 High school diploma or equivalent education.

 Valid Class C Nevada Driver’s License

 Certification for Basic Wildland L-180/S-130/S-190 or Firefighter II (Red Card NWCG)

 National Registry Paramedic, Advanced or Basic Emergency Medical Technician

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

 High-Angle Rope Rescue Technician or Operation Level (Meeting or exceeding NFPA 1006)

 Vehicle Extrication

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

 Maintain all required licenses and certifications.

 Attain SNHD licenser for EMS level

 Pass medical physical, background check, and MCFR fitness test, and NWCG Arduous Pack Test.

 Maintain valid Class C Nevada Driver’s license

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from high school or equivalent education.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

 High school diploma or equivalent education.

 Valid Class C Nevada driver’s License

 Certification for NFPA Firefighter 1

 Certification for National Registry EMT Basic

 Certification for Basic Wildland L-180/S-130/S-190 or Firefighter II (Red Card NWCG)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

 Pass medical physical, background check and physical agility test (NWCG Arduous Pack Test).

 Obtain SNHD attendance license

 Obtain a Nevada Commercial Class B license with tanker endorsement within six months of hire.

 Obtain a National registry AEMT and SNHD AEMT certification within 12 months of hire.

 Obtain a State of Nevada Firefighter II certification within 12 months of hire.

 Obtain NWCG Wildland Firefighter I certification within 24 months of hire.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

 High school diploma or equivalent education.

 Valid Class C Nevada Driver’s License

 Certification for NFPA Firefighter 1

 Certification for SNHD or National Registry Paramedic

 Certification for Basic Wildland L-180/S-130/S-190 or Firefighter II (Red Card NWCG)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

 Pass medical physical, background check and physical agility test (NWCG Arduous Pack Test).

 Obtain a Nevada Commercial Class B license with tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.

 Obtain a State of Nevada Firefighter II certification within 12 months of hire.

 Obtain NWCG wildland Firefighter I certification within 24 months of hire.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Associate’s degree in fire science or closely related field and five (5) years of career firefighting experience; OR seven (7) years of career fire experience. Must possess NFPA Fire Officer 1 certification and NWCG Wildland Engine Boss Red Card Certification, NREMT-A, or SNHD certification at the time of application.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

 Valiid Class B Nevada driver’s License

 Certification for NFPA Fire Officer 1

 Certification for SNHD or National Registry AEMT

 Certification for NWCG Wildland Engine Boss Red Card

 Certification for NFPA Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator or Wildland Fire Engine Operator Academy

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

 Pass medical physical, background check and physical agility test (NWCG Arduous Pack Test).

 Obtain a CDL tanker endorsement within six months of hire.