POSITION:FirefighterSCHEDULE: Full-timeLOCATION: Reno, NVSALARY:$66,510.08 - 90,184.64 Yr.

TO APPLY:

Direct Link -https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/reno/jobs/4562465/firefighter?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Careers Page -http://www.cityofreno.com

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SUMMARY:

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

MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:Applicants must meet all of the minimum qualification at time of application with the exception of being at least 18 years of age and possessing a current drivers license which must be met by the time of appointment.

Education:Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.

License or Certificate:Possession of a current, valid driver's license at the time of appointment.Possession of current,valid Nevada Emergency Medical Technician certification or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certification,Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• 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 person 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.
• Maintain an adequate level of physical fitness to perform firefighting, rescue, equipment operation, and other related tasks.

BENEFITS:Please use this

Health and Welfare Benefit Linkto learn more about the City of Reno's great employee benefit plans and wellness programs.