Firefighter​/Paramedic; Lateral

Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District is currently hiring for a

Firefighter/Paramedic (Lateral)

* TDFPD is currently establishing an eligibility list for this position. Selections will be made as openings arise, depending on the needs of the District.*

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 (Lateral) are individuals with several years of prior experience, equivalent training, and are required to undergo additional in-house agency training upon transfer.

Step 1:
Please apply by completing a TDFPD application

Step 2:
All applicants must complete the FireTEAM exam through the National Testing Network Website

Salary information: $77,075- $89,224 plus applicable incentives

• 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
• 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.

Bryce Cranch

Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal

or bcranch

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!

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 here:

Population: 21,636

Age: 18 years

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Valid [STATE] State Driver’s License (will auto populate with your state)

• 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.

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No requirement

Not required

Valid NFPA Firefighter I, Firefighter II (required)

2 years full-time Firefighter/Paramedic professional experience within the last 3 years, at an all-risk public fire agency and must be in good standing

Fire Service Training and Certifications

• Valid NFPA Firefighter I, Firefighter II (required)
• 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…