Job Description
TAHOE DOUGLAS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
PO BOX 919
ZEPHYR COVE, NEVADA 89448
775-588-3591
Updated: February 05, 2025
***Please submit your application through the link provided (where more information and links are included), to be considered for this position.***
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District is currently hiring for a Firefighter/Paramedic (Entry-Level)
Position Title: Firefighter/Paramedic (Entry-Level)
Under general supervision of the Fire Captain, the Firefighter/Paramedic engages directly in fire suppression, fire prevention education, rescue, hazardous materials, and advanced emergency medical services.
A Firefighter/Paramedic (Entry Level) is an entry-level position and typically undergoes training at an approved fire academy. The date for the Capital City Regional Fire Academy (CCRFA) is TBD.
Step 1: Please apply by completing an TDFPD application at Firefighter/Paramedic (Entry-Level)
Step 2: All applicants must complete the FireTEAM exam through the National Testing Network
Salary information: $69,785 - $84,824 plus applicable incentives
Benefit Information:
● Incentive pay can include EOD, Hazmat, basin residency, holiday, uniform, education, field training paramedic, and field training officer ranging from 5.5% to 30% of base salary. A longevity incentive is added after completing 60 months of uninterrupted service, equal to 0.5% of the base salary for every year of service, up to a maximum of 12.5%
● Medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums are 100% paid for employees and dependents by the District
● Additional health savings account District-paid contributions
● NV PERS retirement contribution is 100% paid by the District
● Life, long-term disability, and accidental death premium 100% paid by the District
● NV deferred compensation and cafeteria plan (optional)
● Post-retirement health insurance premiums are 100% paid by the district for employees and spouses (earned after 25 years of employment at age 55) to age 65, then covered by a health reimbursement account. As of July 2021, this liability is fully funded, and one of the few agencies in the nation with this status
Candidate Contact Person:
Bryce Cranch
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal
775-580-5325
Department Overview:
The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District recently celebrated its 75th anniversary and is a local government agency created pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes to provide 24-hour emergency fire, rescue, emergency medical services, and other all-risk response to areas of Douglas County, Nevada within the Lake Tahoe Basin. TDFPD responds to and mitigates a wide variety of incidents that include EMS calls, structure fires, wildland fires, boat fires, technical rope rescues, vehicle extrication, backcountry rescues, EOD calls, and water rescues. The Fire District is made up of five stations staffed by approximately 45 line/staff and 60 wildland fire and fuels personnel.
Our Firefighters are highly trained throughout their careers, with many opportunities for special assignments. Hazmat, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Fire Prevention, Water Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Rope Rescue, Ice Rescue… there's something for everyone!
City/ County/ Area Information:
TDFPD is located along the beautiful eastern shores of Lake Tahoe, from Glenbrook south to the California state line, and up Kingsbury Grade. Lake Tahoe is an outdoor paradise! Learn more on our website.
Population: 21,636
Job Requirements:
Age
18 years
US Citizen
Yes
High School Grad/GED
Yes
Valid [STATE] State Driver's License
(will auto populate with your state)
Driver's License Requirements
● Possession of a valid Nevada driver's license Class "B" or "C" with an "F" endorsement, OR
● Nevada Commercial driver's license Class "A" or "B", OR
● Of state equivalent driver's license is acceptable based on the state of residence
All licenses will be required within 30 days of employment.
Ability to Read/Speak English
Yes
Vision (i.e. 20/20)
(Describe Requirements)
No requirement
College
Not required
Academy Certification
Valid NFPA Firefighter I, Firefighter II (preferred)
Necessary Certifications
Fire Service Training and Certifications
● Valid NFPA Firefighter I, Firefighter II (preferred)
● NFPA Hazmat FRO/FRA
EMS Training and Certifications
● Current Nevada Paramedic certification OR Current National Registered Paramedic with the ability to obtain a Nevada Paramedic Certification
● Successful candidates will be required to have at a minimum a provisional Nevada State EMS certification and Ambulance attendant license within 30 days of employment and must complete the State Licensing requirements within 90 days of employment.
● ACLS, PALS, ITLS/PHTLS and CPR current certifications (Certifications that expire within 30 days must be renewed prior to start.)
Additional Requirements
Physical Requirements
● Pre-hire physical capacity assessment will include a 1-mile run, 100-meter open water swim, aerial ladder climb, and field-testing of firefighting skills.
Other
● Must be 18 years or older
● Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
Application Requirements
● Cover letter
● Resume
● Copies of all Required Certifications and Licenses:
● Current Nevada Paramedic certification OR Current National Registered Paramedic with the ability to obtain a Nevada Paramedic Certification
● NFPA Firefighter I and/or II certification (preferred)
● NFPA Hazmat FRO/FRA
● ACLS, PALS, ITLS/PHTLS, CPR certifications
Disqualifications such as criminal activity, driving, drug use, employment, financial standing, Working Conditions, schedule, training, and essential on-the-job physical activities.
Equal Opportunity Employer and Preference Points
Application Period
*Open until Friday, November 15, 2024, at 5:00 pm PST. *
Recruitment Timeline
It is highly encouraged to participate in a Ride Along with Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District prior to interviews. Please contact Amanda Van De Hey, District Specialist at 775-588-3591 to schedule a ride along.
Qualified candidates will move forward in the selection process, which will be as follows:
Written Exam, EMS Skills Assessments,
Physical Capacity & Firefighter Skills Assessments
Week of June 16-18, 2025
Panel Interview & Fire Chief Interviews
Week of June 16-18, 2025
Conditional Job Offer, Pre-employment Exams, Background & Reference Checks
July 2025
Pre-Employment Physicals, Psych Evaluations, Fingerprinting, and Drug Screening
July-August 2025
Orientation begins
Monday, October 6, 2025
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 69,785.00 84,824.00 Per Year
Job Tags
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