Fire Department · Combination
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District
Reno, NV · Washoe County
Pay scale
| LATERAL FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC | $29–$35/hr |
| FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC | $27–$35/hr |
| LATERAL FIREFIGHTER/EMT | $25–$31/hr |
| FIREFIGHTER/EMT | $24–$31/hr |
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District seeks a Fire Inspector requiring a valid driver's license, ICS certifications, and ICC Fire Inspector I certification at appointment. Enjoy comprehensive health and retirement benefits in Northern Nevada.
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District seeks an experienced Fire Inspector/Investigator to conduct complex fire investigations and code enforcement. Position requires specific ICC and Nevada State certifications at appointment and includes a 12-month probationary period.
Start your fire service career with Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District requiring a valid driver's license, EMT or AEMT certification, CPAT, and NTN written exam. Enjoy Nevada PERS retirement with district-paid contributions and no state income tax. Applications close November 11, 2026.
Start your fire service career with Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District as a Firefighter/Paramedic with no prior experience required. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, Nevada PERS retirement, and no state income tax, with applications due November 11, 2026.
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District seeks lateral Firefighter/EMTs with at least one year of full-time continuous experience. Requires NFPA Firefighter I/II and EMT/AEMT certification. Applications close November 11, 2026.
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District seeks lateral firefighter paramedics with one year of full-time ALS experience. Enjoy no state income tax, Nevada PERS retirement, and a 48/96 schedule. Apply by November 11, 2026.
Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue (TMFR), the operating arm of the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, serves the unincorporated communities around Reno, Nevada. Established in 1972 and returned to independent status in 2012, it grew from a volunteer-based organization into a fully professional department.
The district runs 11 career fire stations reaching from Cold Springs in the north to Washoe Valley in the south, Verdi/Mogul in the west, and Hidden Valley in the east. It serves more than 100,000 residents across a large service area on the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada.
Beyond fire suppression, crews handle advanced life support, hazardous materials, technical rescue, water-entry operations, and wildland fuels management, reflecting the range of environments they cover across Northern Nevada.
MissionCommitted to excellence, service, and the protection of life and property in our community.
TMFR hires firefighters through a structured, testing-based process. Candidates need a current CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) and must register for the required exam through Public Safety Answers, after which applications are accepted for a minimum 21-day window with required certifications and a short interview video uploaded.
Applications and testing are encouraged even between active openings so candidates can complete the exam portion before positions post. Firefighter recruitment is managed through the district's NEOGOV careers portal, and applicants may also be directed to register with the National Testing Network.
Requirements
- Current CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) certification
- Complete the required exam via Public Safety Answers
- Upload required certifications and documents with application
- Pass background check, medical exam, and driving history review
Hiring process
- Obtain a valid CPAT certification
- Register for and complete the required exam through Public Safety Answers
- Submit application during the open filing period (minimum 21 days) with certifications and a three-minute interview video
- Application review and verification of minimum qualifications
- Placement on the eligible list, ranked by score
- Oral interview based on eligibility ranking
- EMS skills assessment (paramedic positions only)
- Conditional job offer
- Pre-employment: background check, medical exam, driving history review, and NEOGOV onboarding
- Final job offer
What do I need to apply to be a firefighter with TMFR?
You need a current CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) certification and must complete the required exam through Public Safety Answers. Applications require uploaded certifications and documents and a short interview video.
How do I apply and how long is the application window open?
Firefighter recruitment runs through the district's NEOGOV careers portal, with applications accepted for a minimum of 21 days from the posting date. Register for the exam through Public Safety Answers before applying.
Is TMFR currently hiring?
Applications and testing are encouraged on an ongoing basis so candidates can complete the exam portion ahead of time, even when firefighter positions are not actively posted. Check the careers portal for open recruitments.
What does the hiring process involve?
After the exam and application review, top-scoring candidates are placed on an eligible list, then invited to an oral interview. Paramedic applicants also complete an EMS skills assessment. A conditional offer is followed by a background check, medical exam, and driving history review before a final offer.
Is there an extra step for paramedic positions?
Yes. Paramedic applicants complete an EMS skills assessment evaluating analytical and cognitive skills, problem-solving, patient assessment, and emergency medical treatment.