Fire Department · Career
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue
Las Vegas, NV · Clark County
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Department careers page ↗Las Vegas Fire & Rescue serves the residents and visitors of Nevada's largest city, providing all fire suppression, prevention, and public education programs alongside paramedic-level emergency medical services. The department also runs the Combined Communications Center that handles Fire and Medical 9-1-1 dispatch.
The department carries an ISO Class One rating, the top classification for fire protection. Beyond structural firefighting, it fields specialized teams including a Bomb Squad, a Hazardous Materials Team, and a Technical Rescue Team.
What began as an all-volunteer service became a professional department on August 1, 1942, when the first full-time fire chief was hired. The department celebrated 80 years of professional service in 2022.
MissionProvides all fire suppression, prevention and education programs in the city as well as paramedic emergency medical services to the residents and visitors of the Las Vegas community.
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue hires at the entry level through its Firefighter Trainee recruitment, with applications submitted through the city's GovernmentJobs portal. The process includes written testing, interviews, and a physical fitness evaluation, and candidates can reference the department's published recruitment-process and interview-tips guides.
The department also runs an Explorer Program for young people ages 15.5 to 21 as a pathway into the fire service. Prospective applicants can sign up for job alerts by texting "LV JOBS" to 468311 or by contacting firerecruit@lasvegasnevada.gov.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license at time of application
- Minimum 18 years old (no maximum age)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Nevada State or National Registry EMT certificate desired but not required
Hiring process
- Submit application through the GovernmentJobs portal
- Written testing
- Interview
- Physical fitness evaluation
What are the minimum requirements to become a Las Vegas firefighter?
You must be at least 18 years old (no maximum age), hold a valid driver's license at the time of application, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. A Nevada State or National Registry EMT certificate is desired but not required.
How do I apply?
Applications for the Firefighter Trainee position are submitted through the city's GovernmentJobs portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/lasvegas. You can also sign up for job alerts by texting "LV JOBS" to 468311.
Is the department currently hiring?
Yes. The Firefighter Trainee recruitment is open, with applications accepted through May 17, 2026.
What does the hiring process involve?
The process includes written testing, an interview, and a physical fitness evaluation. The department publishes a recruitment-process guide and interview tips to help candidates prepare.
Do I need to be an EMT to apply?
An EMT certificate is not required to apply. A Nevada State or National Registry EMT certificate is listed as desired but not mandatory.
Is there a program for younger people interested in firefighting?
Yes. The department runs an Explorer Program for ages 15.5 to 21, which meets Sundays from 6 a.m. to noon, with the next Explorer recruitment in July 2026.