1. Complete the Job Application available online at cchr@ci.carson-city.nv.us
2. Submit Application with certification(s) attached to the Carson City Human Resources Department no later than October 26th, 2007 at 5:00PM.
3. Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a testing process scheduled November 14, 15, 16, 2007 in Carson City, Nevada. All candidates must be available for testing ALL three days.
4. Eligibility list will be established based on successful completion of each testing component.
5. Candidates will be notified of testing results, by mail no later than November 9, 2007.


A list of qualified candidates will be maintained for a minimum of one (1) year or until exhausted or determined to be invalid by the respective department Fire Chief. Each successful candidate will be ranked by his/her combined scores and department location preference. Each Department has the option of selecting or rejecting a candidate based on department specific requirements. Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of all portions of the exam procedure and background and related information.

THE APPLICATION:


Submit a Carson City employment application to the Department of Human Resources, City of Carson City, 201 N. Carson Street, Suite 4, Carson City, Nevada 89701. Applications may be downloaded online or at our offices:

ALL INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO -
Carson City Human Resource Office
201 N. Carson Street #4
Carson City, NV 89701
Fax Application to: 775-887-2067
Email Application to: cchr@ci.carson-city.nv.us, Subject:FIRE


You may contact the Human Resource Office at:
Email: cchr@ci.carson-city.nv.us
Phone: (775) 887-2103


HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
201 N. Carson Street #4
Carson City, Nevada 89701
(775) 887-2103 FAX 887-2067
E-Mail: cchr@ci.carson-city.nv.us
Web Page: http://www.carson-city.nv.us


FIRE DEPARTMENT WEB PAGES


Carson City Web Page: www.carson-city.nv.us/CCFD
Tahoe/Douglas Web Page: www.tahoefire.com
Storey County Web Page: http://www.storeycounty.org/fire/
North Lake Tahoe Web Page: http://www.nltfpd.net/
Lyon County Web Page: http://www.centrallyonfire.org/

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:


Age:

Applicants must be at least 18 years old at time of application.

Background:

Applicants must be willing to complete a background packet and sign an authorization for the background investigation and submit references prior to test date.

Employment Eligibility:

Applicants must have identification necessary to establish eligibility to work in the United States.

Education:

Applicants must have a high school deploma or G.E.D.
Applicants must be able to read and follow instructions written in English, and be albe to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, both in english.

Licenses:

Must posses a valid Driver's license and an acceptable DMV record, and the ability to obtain a Nevada Driver's license with a 'B' and 'F' endorsement at the time of employment. Must have valid Driver’s License with the ability to obtain a Nevada Driver's License with B/F endorsement.

Medical:

All agencies require applicants to pass a drug screen for use of illegal substances. Certain agencies also require applicants to complete a psychiatric / psycological test. Contact the specific fire district for details.

Residency:

Each agency has its own residency / responce time requirement. Contact the specific fire district for details.

Skills:

The offer of employment is also based on the ability of the applicant to pass fire fighter recruit training. A fire fighter must be trained to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 1001 Level I Firefighting Standard and display competency of the same. Applicant must be capable of qualifying as a driver and operator of any/all emergency vehicles owned and operated by the department. Applicants must be able to display competency in all aspects of firefighting within twelve (12) months of employment.

The Written Exam:

The entry-level firefighter written test process consists of six components: A reading ability component, a basic mathematical skills component, a human relations component, a map reading component, a writing ability component, and a reasoning skills component.


Yes, there is a Candidate Orientation Guide and Practice Test that will provide invaluable test-taking hints along with descriptions of the CEB/PST test components and sample test items. In order to obtain this Candidate Orientation Guide, you must complete the order form listed below and include a $7.00 MONEY ORDER ONLY payable to FPSI.
www.fireselection.com
Order Form (PDF)
Order Form (WORD)


Northern Nevada F.I.R.E. will be conducting the Comprehensive Examination Battery, Practical Skills and Work Styles Inventory tests. Written testing is scheduled for Nov. 14, 2007.

Written EMT/Paramedic Exam:

All applicants will take a written EMT and/or Paramedic exam based on National Registry Standards. The source list for the EMT test is: Emergency Care, 8th or 9th edition. O'Keefe, Limmer, Grant, Murray Bergeron. Prentice-Hall, Inc, A Simon and Schuster Company, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458, 1998.


Source list for the Paramedic Written is: Paramedic Emergency Care, Third Edition, Bledsoe, Bryan E., Prentice-Hall, Inc, A Simon and Schuster Company, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458, 1998.


Oral Board Interview:

Firefighter candidates participate in an Oral Board panel interview with representatives from each of the Departments. The panel will consist of a minimum of 3 interviewers and a maximum of 5. Questions will be structured as Experienced-Based (Tell me about a time you…) Situational (How would you…or, What would you do if…) and Practical (Hands on Situations). Interviews will last approximately one hour and candidates are asked to dress in a manner appropriate for a job interview.

The Physical Ability Test:

The physical ability test is objective, equitable, job related, and conforms to the EEOC Uniform Guidelines for Employee Selection Procedures for "classic" content validation. During many of the events, you will be required to wear a 50 pound weighted vest, helmet, and firefighting gloves.