CAREERS

Join an all-star TEAM

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.

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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