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Lateral Firefighter
- Reno, Nevada
- City Of Reno
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
DEPUTY SHERIFF
- Reno, Nevada
- Washoe County
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Return Agent - Reno - Tahoe Airport
- Reno, Nevada
- Enterprise Mobility
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Surveillance Trainee-Graveyard-Silver Legacy
- Reno, Nevada
- Caesars Entertainment
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Surveillance Agent
- Reno, Nevada
- Marshall Investigative Group
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Reno Flex Unarmed Officer
- Reno, Nevada
- Security Services Northwest
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Global Executive Protection Specialist
- Reno, Nevada
- Surefox North America
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Ramp Lead
- Reno, Nevada
- Unifi Aviation, LLC
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Mobile Patrol Officer
- Reno, Nevada
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Contract Background Investigator - Nevada (Reno)
- Reno, Nevada
- ADC LTD NM
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Firefighter
- Reno, Nevada
- City Of Reno
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Surveillance Agent - Silver Legacy (Reno)
- Reno, Nevada
- Caesars Entertainment
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Ramp Agent
- Reno, Nevada
- Menzies Aviation
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Ramp Service Employee - Part Time
- Reno, Nevada
- United Airlines
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Systems Librarian II
- Reno, Nevada
- Medical Library Association
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
Program Specialist
- Reno, Nevada
- MADD
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
PT Air Cargo Ramp Agent- RENO
- Reno, Nevada
- Worldwide Flight Services
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
31B Military Police - Entry Level (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Start Your Career with the US Army (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Apply Today (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Career Growth Opportunities (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Court Liaison
- Reno, Nevada
- United States Courts
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
31B Military Police - Find Your Full Time or Part Time Army Career (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Paid Training Provided (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Join the US Army (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Intelligence Analyst
- Reno, Nevada
- Keelson Strategic
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Deputy Court Liaison
- Reno, Nevada
- United States Courts
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
31B Military Police - Now Hiring (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Hiring Immediately (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Find Success in US Army (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Airport Ramp Agent (PT) - RNO
- Reno, Nevada
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Airport Ramp Sup Agent -RNO
- Reno, Nevada
- Unifi Aviation, LLC
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
RNO-Delta-RD2LED-Ramp Lead Driving/AM-PM/FT
- Reno, Nevada
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Airport Ramp Agent
- Reno, Nevada
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
BAILIFF
- Reno, Nevada
- Washoe County
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Airport Ramp Agent (PT) - RNO
- Reno, Nevada
- Unifi Aviation, LLC
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Airport Ramp Sup Agent -RNO
- Reno, Nevada
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Border Patrol Agent
- El Reno, Oklahoma
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Remote Family Protection Advisor - Mentorship & Growth
- Reno, Nevada
- AO Garcia Agency
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Now Hiring (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Air Cargo Ramp Agent (Part-Time)- RENO
- Reno, Nevada
- Worldwide Flight Services
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- El Reno, Oklahoma
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Paid Training Provided (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Asset Protection Agent
- Reno, Nevada
- AO Garcia Agency
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Entry Level (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Warehouse Security Officer
- Reno, Nevada
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Career Growth Opportunities (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Clinical Engineer
- Reno, Nevada
- Renown Health
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Cabin Servcies Agent Lead
- Reno, Nevada
- Menzies Aviation
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
31B Military Police - Hiring Immediately
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Director of Advanced Technology Programs
- Reno, Nevada
- Voyager Technologies
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Elite Executive Protection Specialist
- Reno, Nevada
- Surefox Consulting LLC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Systems Engineer – Project Engineer V
- Reno, Nevada
- Voyager Technologies
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Airport Ramp Agent Flight Privileges & Benefits
- Reno, Nevada
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
31B Military Police - Find Success in US Army
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Flex Security Officer
- Reno, Nevada
- GardaWorld Security Services U.S.
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Reference and Instruction Librarian (Part Time Letter of Appointment)
- Reno, Nevada
- Truckee Meadows Community College
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
31B Military Police - Join the US Army (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Entry Level
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Reno, Nevada
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
31B Military Police - Now Hiring (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Reno, Nevada
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Reno, Nevada
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
31B Military Police - Join the US Army
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Reno, Nevada
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Reno, Nevada
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
31B Military Police - Career Growth Opportunities (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Start Your Career with the US Army
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Career Growth Opportunities
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Reno, Nevada
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
31B Military Police - Paid Training Provided (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Reno, Nevada
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Reno, Nevada
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Reno, Nevada
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
31B Military Police - Now Hiring
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Now Hiring
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Start Your Career with the US Army
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Reno, Nevada
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
31B Military Police - Entry Level
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Find Success in US Army (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Reno, Nevada
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Cabin Servcies Agent Lead
- Reno, Nevada
- menzies
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
31B Military Police - Paid Training Provided
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Hiring Immediately (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Find Your Full Time or Part Time Army Career (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Processing Archivist
- Reno, Nevada
- EIS Group
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
31B Military Police - Find Success in US Army
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Reno, Nevada
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
31B Military Police
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Career Growth Opportunities
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Apply Today (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Personnel Technician 3 - Libraries
- Reno, Nevada
- University of Nevada, Reno
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
31B Military Police - Join the US Army
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Reno, Nevada
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
31B Military Police - Start Your Career with the US Army (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Entry Level (89502)
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Reno, Nevada
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
31B Military Police - Paid Training Provided
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Reno, Nevada
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Reno, Nevada
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
31B Military Police - Hiring Immediately
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Reno, Nevada
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Reno, Nevada
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Reno, Nevada
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Bedford County E-911 Dispatcher
- El Reno, Oklahoma
- Bedford County Government
- Full Time
- Federal Government
31B Military Police - Apply Today
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist - Find Your Full Time or Part Time Army Career
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist - Entry Level
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Career Growth Opportunities
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist - Apply Today
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Now Hiring
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist - Career Growth Opportunities
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Hiring Immediately
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Start Your Career with the US Army
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist - Hiring Immediately
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist - Find Success in US Army
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Find Your Full Time or Part Time Army Career
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist - Join the US Army
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Paid Training Provided
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist - Start Your Career with the US Army
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Join the US Army
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Find Success in US Army
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Entry Level
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist - Now Hiring
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist - Paid Training Provided
- Reno, Nevada
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Now Hiring
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Start Your Career with the US Army
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist - Find Your Full Time or Part Time Army Career
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist - Paid Training Provided
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Find Success in US Army
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Hiring Immediately
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist - Find Success in US Army
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist - Join the US Army
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Entry Level
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist - Career Growth Opportunities
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist - Start Your Career with the US Army
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Join the US Army
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Career Growth Opportunities
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist - Hiring Immediately
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Find Your Full Time or Part Time Army Career
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Apply Today
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist - Entry Level
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Paid Training Provided
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist - Apply Today
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist - Now Hiring
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Military
Electrical Superintendent
- Reno, Nevada
- Jobot
115,000
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
IT Professional
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Customer Experience Manager
- Reno
- Stord
- Full Time
- Sales
Entry-Level Customs and Border Protection Officer – Up to $60K in Incentives
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
41,863
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Special Warfare Combat Crewman
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Superintendent - Construction
- Reno, Nevada
- Jobot
120,000
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
CBP Officer – Up to $60K in Incentives
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
41,863
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Experienced Customs and Border Protection Officer – Up to $60K in Incentives
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
$41,863 - $127,464
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Electronics Technician
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Engineering
CBP Officer – Up to $60K in Incentives
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
$41,863 - $127,464
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Aviation Electronics Technician
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Engineering
Transportation Area Manager
- Reno
- Stord
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
$41,863 - $127,464
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Nuclear Engineer
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Boatswain’s Mate
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Entry-Level Customs and Border Protection Officer – Up to $60K in Incentives
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
$41,863 - $127,464
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Information Systems Technician
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Reno, Nevada
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Engineering

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Lateral Firefighter
- Reno, Nevada 89502 United States
- City Of Reno
- Oct 22, 2026
- Full Time
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Job Description
Lateral Firefighter
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Lateral Firefighter
Salary
$65,520.00 - $88,816.00 Annually
Location
City of Reno, NV
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
JobNumber
730126AL
Department
Fire
Opening Date
07/01/2026
Description
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Lateral Opportunities Available Now
Join a dedicatedteam at the City of Reno Fire Department and become part of an amazing group who strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home.
The successful candidate in this position will bring their firefighting experience to the City of Reno and be responsible for firefighting, life saving, emergency response, fire prevention, equipment operation and maintenance, facility maintenance, work and skill readiness.
*** The Reno Fire Department is in the planning stages of their next academy. Dates are still to be determined. Please check back regularly for updates. ***
Paramedics are eligible for additional pay!
This is an open competitive opportunity for all currently qualified Firefighter applicants.
The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.
Examples of Essential Functions
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 persons 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. Participate in planting and maintaining flower beds; prune and trim hedges, flowers, shrubs and trees.
Maintain an adequate level of physical fitness to perform firefighting, rescue, equipment operation, and other related tasks.
May, when qualified and assigned, perform relief work in the capacity of a Fire Equipment Operator.
Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application, unless otherwise stated.
Age & Education:
At least 18 years of age at the time of appointment
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Work Experience:
Two years, including probationary time, of current, full-time continuous employment as a Firefighter or higher ranking fire operations personnel with a public fire agency, authority, or department that provides all risk Fire/EMS services and is comparable to the Reno Fire Department as identified by NFPA standards, NFPA 1710.
*Paid call, extra help, temporary, and/or volunteer firefighting experience is not an acceptable substitute for the required two years outlined above.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
Must have the ability to obtain a Nevada Class B Driver's license with an F endorsement within six months of employment.
Valid Nevada Basic Emergency Medical Technician certification or National Registry Basic Emergency Medical Technician certification.
Current Nevada Firefighter I and II certifications, or IFSAC Firefighter I and II certifications which meet NFPA standards.
Current CPR certification.
Current Haz Mat Operations certification that meets NFPA standards.
Current NWCG S-130 and S-190 certifications.
*All licenses, certifications, and/or qualifications are required to be kept current and maintained for continued employment.
*Applicants will be required to pass a medical evaluation prior to employment.
Qualified candidates will be required to present a current CPAT or CPAT Equivalent by the date of interview to the Reno Fire Department (RFD) to be considered eligible for hire by the department.
Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Supplemental Information
To Apply:
Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at the closing date of this recruitment. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Office, Nevada Job Connects, local libraries, or educational facilities.
If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.comprofile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.
Examination Process:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted at 100%.
Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details
The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.
Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
"See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
TIP:It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.
Notification:
Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified.
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Testing Accommodation:
We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require accommodations due to a disability, we encourage you to inform theChief Examiner ( by the closing date of this announcement. Your request will be handled with confidentiality and respect.
Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:
In the event of tie scores resulting from an open competitive examination (Rule VII, Section 7), candidates will be provided a rank preference in the following order:
Classified employees with established veteran status
Classified employees without veteran status
Non-classified employees and external candidates with established veteran status.
This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at time of application.
Appointment and Certification:
Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.
Questions and Updates:
Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 orcivilservice@reno.gov.
The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.
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01
Minimum Qualification ReviewThe following questions are a required part of your application for Lateral Firefighter. Your answers will be used to assist the Civil Service Commission in evaluating your related work experience and education to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed on the job posting.All information provided in your answers must be included for verification in the work experience section of your application and may be substantiated further by the City of Reno. Failure to provide a truthful response to all questions will be grounds for disqualification and you will not be considered further in the hiring process for this position.By checking "Yes", you certify that you have read and agree to the above statement.
Yes
No
02
Do you have a high school diploma or have you completed the equivalent of the twelfth grade?
Yes
No
03
Do you have at least 2 years or more of current, full-time continuous employment as a Firefighter or higher ranking Firefighter with a public fire agency, authority or department that provides all risk Fire/EMS services and is comparable to the Reno Fire Department as identified by NFPA standards, NFPA 1710.
Yes
No
04
Provide a list of employers where you gained your qualifying paid work experience from the work experience section of your application. Do not include any paid call, extra help, temporary and/or volunteer firefighting experience. Include the name of the employer, your title and the amount of time you worked in the position (full-time equivalent).This information must be provided in order to continue in the screening process, "See Resume" or "See Application" as a response may be grounds for disqualification.
05
Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one by time of appointment?
Yes
No
06
Do you have a valid Nevada Class B Driver's license with an F endorsement or the ability to obtain one within six months of employment?
Yes
No
07
Do you have a valid Nevada Basic Emergency Medical Technician certification or National Registry Basic Emergency Medical Technician certification?Note: Select yes if your certification is for Paramedic.
Yes
No
08
Provide your EMT/Paramedic certification number if applicable.
09
Do you have current Nevada Firefighter I and II certifications or IFSAC Firefighter I and II certifications which meet the NFPA standards?
Note: A copy of certificates must be attached to your application to verify you meet this minimum qualification.
Yes
No
10
Do you have a valid CPR certification?
Note: A copy of certificate must be attached to your application to verify you meet this minimum qualification.
Yes
No
11
Do you have a valid Haz Mat Operations certification that meets NFPA standards?
Note: A copy of certificate must be attached to your application to verify you meet this minimum qualification.
Yes
No
12
Do you have valid NWCG S-130 and S-190 certifications?Note: A copy of certificates must be attached to your application to verify you meet this minimum qualification.
Yes
No
13
Training and Experience EvaluationThe following section of the Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service test for this position and must be completed online at the time of application. Questionnaires submitted as an attachment to the online application will not be considered. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. All responses must be verified by the applicant in the work experience section of this application. We will not score references such as "See Resume/Application" as a response.Do you certify that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true and correct to the best of your knowledge?
Yes
No
14
Have you successfully completed a national or state accredited fire academy?
Yes
No
15
If applicable, list the academy(s), length of academy, dates attended and accrediting body.
16
Which of the following best describes your highest level of continuing education?Note: To receive credit your your continuing education, you must attach diploma or unofficial transcripts to your application.
No continuing education
Some college level coursework directly related to the field of Firefighting, i.e. fire science, emergency management, etc. but no degree
Some general college level coursework not directly related to the field of Firefighting but no degree
Associate's degree in a field directly related to Firefighting
Associate's degree in a field not directly related to Firefighting
Bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly related to Firefighting
Bachelor's degree or higher in a field not directly related to Firefighting
17
Provide a list of any promotional positions you have earned at your current department.
18
What is your current rank?
19
Provide a list of special teams you have participated in. Include details regarding selection process, time served and experience gained.
20
Provide a summary of how you have been actively involved in your community, including any agencies you have worked with.
21
Provide a list of your current NWCG qualifications per NWCG 310-1, including trainee positions.
22
Which of the following best describes your wildland fireline experience?
I do not have any experience in this area.
I have training but no actual fireline experience in this area.
I have minimal fireline experience in this area, less than 2 seasons.
I have considerable fireline experience in this area, at least 2 seasons or more.
I have considerable experience in this area that includes time in a leadership role and/or training and developing others.
Required Question
Employer
City of Reno
Address
PO Box 1900Reno, Nevada, 89505
Phone
(775) 334-2223
Website
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Lateral Firefighter
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Lateral Firefighter
Salary
$65,520.00 - $88,816.00 Annually
Location
City of Reno, NV
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
JobNumber
730126AL
Department
Fire
Opening Date
07/01/2026
Description
Benefits
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Description
Lateral Opportunities Available Now
Join a dedicatedteam at the City of Reno Fire Department and become part of an amazing group who strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home.
The successful candidate in this position will bring their firefighting experience to the City of Reno and be responsible for firefighting, life saving, emergency response, fire prevention, equipment operation and maintenance, facility maintenance, work and skill readiness.
*** The Reno Fire Department is in the planning stages of their next academy. Dates are still to be determined. Please check back regularly for updates. ***
Paramedics are eligible for additional pay!
This is an open competitive opportunity for all currently qualified Firefighter applicants.
The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.
Examples of Essential Functions
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 persons 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. Participate in planting and maintaining flower beds; prune and trim hedges, flowers, shrubs and trees.
Maintain an adequate level of physical fitness to perform firefighting, rescue, equipment operation, and other related tasks.
May, when qualified and assigned, perform relief work in the capacity of a Fire Equipment Operator.
Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application, unless otherwise stated.
Age & Education:
At least 18 years of age at the time of appointment
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Work Experience:
Two years, including probationary time, of current, full-time continuous employment as a Firefighter or higher ranking fire operations personnel with a public fire agency, authority, or department that provides all risk Fire/EMS services and is comparable to the Reno Fire Department as identified by NFPA standards, NFPA 1710.
*Paid call, extra help, temporary, and/or volunteer firefighting experience is not an acceptable substitute for the required two years outlined above.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
Must have the ability to obtain a Nevada Class B Driver's license with an F endorsement within six months of employment.
Valid Nevada Basic Emergency Medical Technician certification or National Registry Basic Emergency Medical Technician certification.
Current Nevada Firefighter I and II certifications, or IFSAC Firefighter I and II certifications which meet NFPA standards.
Current CPR certification.
Current Haz Mat Operations certification that meets NFPA standards.
Current NWCG S-130 and S-190 certifications.
*All licenses, certifications, and/or qualifications are required to be kept current and maintained for continued employment.
*Applicants will be required to pass a medical evaluation prior to employment.
Qualified candidates will be required to present a current CPAT or CPAT Equivalent by the date of interview to the Reno Fire Department (RFD) to be considered eligible for hire by the department.
Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Supplemental Information
To Apply:
Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at the closing date of this recruitment. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Office, Nevada Job Connects, local libraries, or educational facilities.
If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.comprofile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.
Examination Process:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted at 100%.
Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details
The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.
Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
"See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
TIP:It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.
Notification:
Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified.
We highly recommend opting in to receive text message notifications. Follow-up text messages may include updates about your application, next steps, and interviews. If you haven't opted in before, the option will appear before you submit your application. If you've previously opted in or out, you can update your choice anytime in account settings in yourgovernmentjobs.comprofile.
Testing Accommodation:
We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require accommodations due to a disability, we encourage you to inform theChief Examiner ( by the closing date of this announcement. Your request will be handled with confidentiality and respect.
Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:
In the event of tie scores resulting from an open competitive examination (Rule VII, Section 7), candidates will be provided a rank preference in the following order:
Classified employees with established veteran status
Classified employees without veteran status
Non-classified employees and external candidates with established veteran status.
This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at time of application.
Appointment and Certification:
Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.
Questions and Updates:
Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 orcivilservice@reno.gov.
The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.
Please use thisHealth and Welfare Benefit Link ( to learn more about the City of Reno's great employee benefit plans and wellness programs.
01
Minimum Qualification ReviewThe following questions are a required part of your application for Lateral Firefighter. Your answers will be used to assist the Civil Service Commission in evaluating your related work experience and education to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed on the job posting.All information provided in your answers must be included for verification in the work experience section of your application and may be substantiated further by the City of Reno. Failure to provide a truthful response to all questions will be grounds for disqualification and you will not be considered further in the hiring process for this position.By checking "Yes", you certify that you have read and agree to the above statement.
Yes
No
02
Do you have a high school diploma or have you completed the equivalent of the twelfth grade?
Yes
No
03
Do you have at least 2 years or more of current, full-time continuous employment as a Firefighter or higher ranking Firefighter with a public fire agency, authority or department that provides all risk Fire/EMS services and is comparable to the Reno Fire Department as identified by NFPA standards, NFPA 1710.
Yes
No
04
Provide a list of employers where you gained your qualifying paid work experience from the work experience section of your application. Do not include any paid call, extra help, temporary and/or volunteer firefighting experience. Include the name of the employer, your title and the amount of time you worked in the position (full-time equivalent).This information must be provided in order to continue in the screening process, "See Resume" or "See Application" as a response may be grounds for disqualification.
05
Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one by time of appointment?
Yes
No
06
Do you have a valid Nevada Class B Driver's license with an F endorsement or the ability to obtain one within six months of employment?
Yes
No
07
Do you have a valid Nevada Basic Emergency Medical Technician certification or National Registry Basic Emergency Medical Technician certification?Note: Select yes if your certification is for Paramedic.
Yes
No
08
Provide your EMT/Paramedic certification number if applicable.
09
Do you have current Nevada Firefighter I and II certifications or IFSAC Firefighter I and II certifications which meet the NFPA standards?
Note: A copy of certificates must be attached to your application to verify you meet this minimum qualification.
Yes
No
10
Do you have a valid CPR certification?
Note: A copy of certificate must be attached to your application to verify you meet this minimum qualification.
Yes
No
11
Do you have a valid Haz Mat Operations certification that meets NFPA standards?
Note: A copy of certificate must be attached to your application to verify you meet this minimum qualification.
Yes
No
12
Do you have valid NWCG S-130 and S-190 certifications?Note: A copy of certificates must be attached to your application to verify you meet this minimum qualification.
Yes
No
13
Training and Experience EvaluationThe following section of the Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service test for this position and must be completed online at the time of application. Questionnaires submitted as an attachment to the online application will not be considered. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. All responses must be verified by the applicant in the work experience section of this application. We will not score references such as "See Resume/Application" as a response.Do you certify that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true and correct to the best of your knowledge?
Yes
No
14
Have you successfully completed a national or state accredited fire academy?
Yes
No
15
If applicable, list the academy(s), length of academy, dates attended and accrediting body.
16
Which of the following best describes your highest level of continuing education?Note: To receive credit your your continuing education, you must attach diploma or unofficial transcripts to your application.
No continuing education
Some college level coursework directly related to the field of Firefighting, i.e. fire science, emergency management, etc. but no degree
Some general college level coursework not directly related to the field of Firefighting but no degree
Associate's degree in a field directly related to Firefighting
Associate's degree in a field not directly related to Firefighting
Bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly related to Firefighting
Bachelor's degree or higher in a field not directly related to Firefighting
17
Provide a list of any promotional positions you have earned at your current department.
18
What is your current rank?
19
Provide a list of special teams you have participated in. Include details regarding selection process, time served and experience gained.
20
Provide a summary of how you have been actively involved in your community, including any agencies you have worked with.
21
Provide a list of your current NWCG qualifications per NWCG 310-1, including trainee positions.
22
Which of the following best describes your wildland fireline experience?
I do not have any experience in this area.
I have training but no actual fireline experience in this area.
I have minimal fireline experience in this area, less than 2 seasons.
I have considerable fireline experience in this area, at least 2 seasons or more.
I have considerable experience in this area that includes time in a leadership role and/or training and developing others.
Required Question
Employer
City of Reno
Address
PO Box 1900Reno, Nevada, 89505
Phone
(775) 334-2223
Website
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