Firefighter/Paramedic (56 hours)

The City of Henderson welcomes applications from candidates who wish to be an integral and trusted member of the community that strives to exceed the expectations of our customers while belonging to a team of dedicated professionals, who will remain true to our values, focused on our organizational priorities, and resolute in knowing that people matter.



Candidates selected for the position will, under general supervision, perform work of moderate difficulty related to Advanced Life Support, Fire Rescue Operations, and Fire Prevention; and performs related duties as assigned.



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What does the City of Henderson offer?

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  Uniform Allowance of $1,885 (Full year advance is paid on first check, then in biweekly installments)
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  A comprehensive compensation and benefit package (benefit package found here)
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  Robust retirement package through the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
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  Paid vacation and sick leave
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  Low cost of living and no state income tax
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• Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
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  Must be 18 years of age at time of the written examination.
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  Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483.
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  Must possess a current certificate as a Paramedic by the time of final offer.
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  Must possess or obtain a valid Southern Nevada Health District Paramedic certification within one (1) year from receiving provisional licensure.
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  Must successfully complete the Henderson Fire Department Paramedic Internship within the time limits established by the department as a condition of continued employment.
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  Must successfully complete cadet academy within time limits established by the department as a condition of continued employment, to include obtaining a State of Nevada Firefighter II Certificate.
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  Desirable: United States citizenship

All candidates who apply and meet the minimum qualifications will receive an email instructing them to register/schedule for the Firefighter Written Exam through the National Testing Network (NTN).

Candidates will be tested on: teamwork, human relation skills, mechanical aptitude, reading comprehension, and mathematics.

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