FIREFIGHTER I (ROOKIE SCHOOL)

The Clark County Fire Department is accepting applications for the Firefighter I (Rookie School) position.  This position is the first step in becoming a Firefighter and involves successfully passing a paid recruit academy.

Individuals interested in this position must submit an on-line application to Human Resources, as well as complete the assessment at Public Safety Answers PSA no later than 5:00 PM on September 30, 2026.  Candidates who do not complete both the application and examination process will be disqualified.  

Note: There is a cost of $50 to complete the Public Safety Answers' examination process.  

HIRING PROCESS:  

All candidates will complete the examination process below:

• Assessment – Self-administered test that will measure verbal reasoning, math, critical thinking, mechanical reasoning, and behavioral attributes that typically take 1 hour to complete.
• Video Interview – Structured recorded interview consisting of professionally developed questions to be answered that may take up to 15 minutes to complete.

Human Resources reserves the right to set a cut off score from the candidate examination in determining which candidates go forward to the physical ability exam and/or interview.

Candidates who successfully complete the examination process may be invited to participate in the:

• Candidate Ability Test (CAT) – To prepare for this assessment, please visit CAT.  This assessment is evaluated on a pass/fail basis and must be successfully completed to advance to the next phase of the selection process.
• In Person Interview – Structured in person interview consisting of professionally developed questions to be answered that may take up to 30 minutes to complete.

Candidates who successfully complete the CAT and in person interview process may be invited to participate in the:

• Background Investigation
• Drug Screen
• Physical Exam – including a pulmonary test
• Suitability (psychological) Assessment

Candidates who successfully complete the hiring process may be invited to participate in the Clark County Fire Department recruit academy.

All employees must obtain an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) or Paramedic by the end of their probationary period.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources. Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process. 

For more information on the Clark County Fire Department and recruitment updates, please visit http://joinccfd.org/
Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and successful completion of candidate assessment, physical agility test and interviews.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Medical/Suitability Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination to include a pulmonary test, and a psychological evaluation performed by our examining physician.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

License: Must possess a valid Class C Nevada driver's license.

Background Check: Employment is contingent upon the results of a background check.

Note: It is a condition of employment that any fire service employee hired into the Fire Department after January 1, 1993, not use tobacco in any form.It is not to be assumed that each example listed shall be performed by all employees, nor that any one employee shall perform only the examples listed.

• Performs various fire fighting activity initially working under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter, and attends classroom instruction on the techniques of fire fighting, equipment operation and maintenance and fire inspection and prevention. 
• As required, responds to fire situations; lays and connects fire hoses; holds nozzles and directs fog or water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguisher, power driven tools, bars, hooks, and lines. 
• Assists firefighters in providing for ventilation of burning structures, removing people from danger, and performing salvage duties. 
• Accompanies other fire personnel in the performance of periodic inspection and fire prevention duties; inspects and performs minor repairs to hydrants, fire fighting equipment and apparatus. 
• May provide first aid to injured people. 
• May participate in County-wide prevention programs by giving talks and showing films at schools and various group meetings. 
• Inspects and monitors hazardous material sites. 
• Participates in fire drills and attends regular classes in fire fighting, fire prevention, equipment maintenance and related subjects. 
• Will be required to complete trainings and continue education classes as per department direction. 
• Performs similar and related duties as required.

Physically and mentally fit to perform vigorous basic skill requirements. Height in proportion to weight. Vision must be correctable and within the guidelines specified in order to hold a current Nevada Driver's License.