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Since 1962, Mount Charleston's people have partnered to keep their community safe. Today, you can use your skills and talents to partner with Mount Charleston Fire & Rescue in that same mission. If you value excellence in serving the community, come join a team that fosters collaboration and encourages growth in your knowledge, skills, and abilities through training and development.

LATeral firefighter/emt (56 hr.)

This is an open competitive recruitment to fill firefighter/EMT vacancies with the Mt. Charleston Fire & Rescue. Under general supervision, this position provides Structural fire suppression, emergency medical response, search and rescue and wild land fire responses. The position also participates in all hazard emergency response, 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, call back, stand by and overtime during emergency incidents or extended staffing periods.

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:
$64,324.33 to 80,029.33 BASED ON EXPERIENCE

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent education.

    2 years of paid fire experience with a federal, state, county or city fire department.

    • High school diploma or equivalent education.

    • Valid Class C Nevada Driver’s License

    • Certification for NFPA Firefighter 1 IFSAC

    • Certification for Hazmat Operations IFSAC

    • Certification for National Registry EMT Basic

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

    • 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 6 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

    • Maintain all required licenses and certifications

    • Maintain valid Class C Nevada driver’s license

    • Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision

    • Employer paid membership in the state of Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS Police & Fire) for permanent employees

    • Employer paid Long Term Disability

    • Employer paid Term Life Insurance

    • Paid Vacation and Sick leave

    • 13 paid holidays per year

    • Annual uniform allowance

  • The selection process consists of submission of certifications and written resume, interview, NWCG wildland arduous pack test, medical certification, fingerprints and background investigation.

  • Until the position is filled.

To apply, please submit your resume and relevant certifications to mcfr@clarkcounty.gov

WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER/EMT (NTE) (40 hr.)

This is an open competitive recruitment to fill Wildland Firefighter EMT (NTE – Not to Exceed 1,039 Hours/6 Months) vacancies with the Mt. Charleston Fire Protection District. Under general supervision, the incumbent will perform fire suppression, emergency medical services, search and rescue, and wildland emergency response duties. Responsibilities include participation in all emergency responses, preventative maintenance, fire prevention activities, and company-level training. Additional duties may be assigned by the Fire Captain or Fire Chief. This position requires availability to work holidays, weekends, night shifts, callbacks, standby, and overtime during emergency incidents or periods of extended staffing.

6 MONTH EMPLOYMENT, $20.00 hourly

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent education.

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

    • Class C Nevada driver’s license

    • Emergency Medical Technician Basic

    • Maintain all required licenses and certifications

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

    • Maintain valid Class C Nevada driver’s license

    • Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision

    • Employer paid Long Term Disability

    • Employer paid Term Life Insurance

    • Vacation and Sick leave

  • The selection process consists of submission of certifications and written resume, interview, NWCG wildland arduous pack test, MCFR Fitness test, medical certification, fingerprints and background investigation.

  • Until the position is filled.

To apply, please submit your resume and relevant certifications to mcfr@clarkcounty.gov

POSITION REQUIREMENTS


MCFR does not currently have a rookie academy for entry-level firefighters. Candidates applying will need to acquire the following qualifications to be eligible for employment:

  • 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.

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