FIRE CAPTAIN (40hr)
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:
$45,427.20 – $67,063.36
FIREFIGHTER (56hr)
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:
$41,728.96 – $61,297.60
FIRE CAPTAIN (40hr)
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:
$45,427.20 – $67,063.36
POSITION INFORMATION
This is an open competitive recruitment being conducted to fill a current Fire Captain40hr. Work schedule with the Mt. Charleston Fire Protection District. Under general supervision, this position oversees fire suppression, emergency medical, hazardous material, fire prevention and wild land emergency responses. The position also provides direct supervision of all shift personnel and seasonal staff to include emergency response, preventative maintenance, fire prevention activities and all company level training to staff, volunteers, other agencies and public as directed by supervisor. This position affects public safety and subject to work overtime, holidays, high fire danger, call-back and standby duty. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Associate’s degree in fire science or closely related field and three (3) years of firefighting experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess NFPA Fire Officer 1 certification and NWCG Engine Boss Red Card Certification, NREMT-A certification at the time of application, and maintain that certification with Southern Nevada Health District. Must meet National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) eligibility requirements.
REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
- A valid Class B Nevada driver’s license.
- Certification for Fire Officer I and NWCG Engine Boss Red Card Qualification.
- Certification for NREMT-A.
- Certification for NFPA Firefighter I, II.
- Current CPAT certification within last 12 months.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Maintain all required certifications.
- Pass annual medical certifications and physical agility test.
- Obtain a CDL tanker endorsement within six months of hire.
BENEFITS
- Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision.
- Employer paid Long Term Disability.
- Employer Paid Term Life Insurance.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- Employer paid membership in the State of Nevada Public Employees Retirement System(Police & Fire)
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Annual uniform allowance
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process consists of MCFPD job application, copies of all certificates for the position, written resume, NWCG wildland physical (arduous) pack test, suitability test, physical and drug screening test, fingerprint & background investigation, interview process, chief interview.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION
Open until filled, application forms can be requested via an email to mcfpd@clarkcountynv.gov
Applications
Please submit your completed applications and related certificates to mcfpd@clarkcountynv.gov
FIREFIGHTER (56hr)
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:
$41,728.96 – $61,297.60
POSITION INFORMATION
This is an open competitive recruitment being conducted to fill current permanent firefighter vacancies with the Mt. Charleston Fire Protection District. Under general supervision, this position provides fire suppression, emergency medical, hazardous material, search and rescue and wild land emergency responses. The position also participates in all 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.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from high school or equivalent education. Must possess NFPA Firefighter I, NREMT-A certification at the time of application, Hazmat Operations certifications at the time of application, and maintain those certifications. Must meet Firefighter II National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) eligibility requirements, and maintain Red Card qualifications.
REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
- A valid Class C Nevada driver’s license.
- Certification for NFPA Firefighter I.
- Certification for NREMT-A.
- Certification for Firefighter II(Red Card NWCG)
- Certification for Hazmat Operations.
- Current CPAT certification by time of hire.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Maintain all required licenses and certifications.
- Pass annual medical certifications and physical agility test.
- Obtain a valid Nevada Commercial Class B with tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.
- Obtain State of Nevada Firefighter II certification within 12 months of hire.
- Obtain NWCG Firefighter I certification within 24 month of hire.
- Obtain SNHD attending license within 3 months of hire.
BENEFITS
- Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision.
- Employer paid Long Term Disability.
- Employer Paid Term Life Insurance.
- Employer paid membership in the State of Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (Police & Fire) for permanent employees.
- 12 paid holidays per year.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- Annual uniform allowance.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process consists of MCFPD job application, copies of all certificates for position, written resume, NWCG wildland physical (arduous) pack test, suitability test, physical and drug screening test, fingerprint & background investigation, interview process, chief interview.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION
Open until filled, application forms can be requested via an email to mcfpd@clarkcountynv.gov
Applications
Please submit your completed applications and related certificates to mcfpd@clarkcountynv.gov
