Las Vegas Firefighter Trainee Recruitment Open April 14-May 17

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Las Vegas Firefighter Trainee Recruitment Open April 14-May 17

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Las Vegas Fire & Rescue (LVFR) will recruit April 14-May 17, 2026, for the next firefighter training academy. Interested candidates are encouraged to review information on the website and submit their applications by May 17. Firefighter trainees are paid while participating in the Fire Academy training program. Recruitment is generally for entry-level candidates who meet the minimum requirements below.

• Possess a valid driver's license at the time of application.
• Minimum 18 years of age; no maximum age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to pass a physical fitness assessment.

Not required at the time of application, the items listed below are desired enhancements to applications:

• Current Nevada State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certificate
• Military veteran status
• Wildfire fighting experience
• Bilingual
• College-level coursework in fire science, fire administration or a related field.

Las Vegas Fire & Rescue is an I.S.O. Class One fire department. The department provides all fire suppression, prevention and education programs in the city, as well as paramedic emergency medical services to the residents and visitors of the Las Vegas community. The department also has a Bomb Squad, Hazardous Materials Team and Technical Rescue Team that provide services for the city and the rest of Clark County. The Combined Communications Center (Fire & Medical 9-1-1) also is located at Las Vegas Fire & Rescue headquarters.

For more information, check out the Fire Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions, visit the Firefighter Trainee job description/benefits page online, or email [email protected]. To receive email notifications about firefighter recruitments, sign up here or text "LV JOBS" to 468311. Stay connected with LVFR via social media on Facebook, Twitter (X) and Instagram.

Editor's Note: Las Vegas Fire & Rescue is open to on-site and in-studio interviews to promote this recruitment. LVFR video is available at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCP2FPXQxg6FIpJJ0AjnhxFBIOFnbuaKF. Photos are available at https://cityoflasvegas.smugmug.com/LVFR.

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