Fire Fighter jobs in Nevada

Fire Fighter is responsible for rapid response to fires, accidents, and other emergencies to protect people, property, and the environment. Works with firefighting teams to control and extinguish fires and safely manage hazardous materials. Being a Fire Fighter performs search and rescue, responds to auto accidents, and provides emergency medical services. Uses and operates fire tools, equipment and apparatus as effectively and safely as possible. Additionally, Fire Fighter performs routine maintenance and inspection of firefighting equipment and gear to ensure proper condition and preparedness for emergencies. Prepares post-incident reports as required. May participate in fire safety education and inspection activities. Typically is required to pass periodic physical ability tests. May require registry in NREMT. May require an associate degree in fire science. Requires Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Fire Fighter works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Fire Fighter typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Fire Suppression Technician- Fire Extinguisher
  • Summit Fire & Security
  • Reno, NV FULL_TIME
  • Are you interested in working for the nation's leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Fire & Security may be right for you!

    Essential Functions

    Service, maintenance, repair, and installation of pre-engineered fire suppression systems, portable fire extinguishers, exit/emergency lights, and additional fire protection/life safety equipment as skills develop.

    Job Requirements

    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • mechanical skills including use of hand and power tools
    • Physical ability to lift 75 pounds, work overhead and on ladders, climb/maneuver
    • Ability to accurately complete electronic forms/documents
    • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
    • Ability to travel
    • Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, nights, and weekends
    • Ability to work independently, with a team, and report to management
    • Flexibility to work rotating on-call schedule
    • Ability to communicate professionally and technically with customers
    • Ability to sell new account services to existing and new customers on the route
    • Ability to maintain quotas as set forth by management
    • Ability to meet deadlines.
    • Existing knowledge or acquire knowledge related to industry fire and construction codes
    • Ability to pass a drug test
    • Clean driving record

    Experience

    • Relevant: 1 year experience (preferred)
    • Hands-on Tools: 1 year experience (preferred)

    Summit Fire & Security, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customer across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We're proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that's completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Fire & Security is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 70 locations in more than 20 states.

    Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Fire & Security supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership chair NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Fire & Security supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

    Demonstrating the combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality fire protection services possible to protect lives and property.

    Benefits

    Summit Fire & Security offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:

    • Paid Vacation and Holidays
    • Medical Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Long-Term Disability - Employer Paid
    • Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid
    • Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
    • Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Employee Referral Program

    Our Core Values

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    • We are PASSIONATE about life safety
    • We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)
    • We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
    • We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)

    Summit is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

    Summit Fire & Security participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Fire & Security is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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    We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applications will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, familial status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


     

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Fire Sprinkler Inspector
  • Summit Fire & Security
  • Reno, NV FULL_TIME
  • Are you a licensed fire sprinkler inspector or have you been installing fire sprinklers and ready to take your experience to the next level? Join a national organization providing the top pay and bene...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Fire Sprinkler Designer
  • Nevada Fire Protection
  • Las Vegas, NV FULL_TIME
  • Large, multi-state, 25 year fire protection contractor is looking to hire a full-time fire sprinkler designer for its Las Vegas, Nevada area location. Candidate must be self-motivated, possess strong ...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Fire Sprinkler Service Technician
  • Summit Fire & Security
  • Reno, NV FULL_TIME
  • Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a par...
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Fire and Security Alarm Technician
  • Summit Fire & Security
  • Reno, NV FULL_TIME
  • Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a par...
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Shop Technician (Fire Suppressions)
  • Summit Fire & Security
  • Reno, NV FULL_TIME
  • Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a par...
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Wildland Firefighter - Capstone / Rural Metro Fire
  • Global Medical Response
  • Denver, CO
  • Job Description: Wildland Firefighter IMMEDIATELY HIRING! WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER Starting pay: $17.00 per hour FULL-TIME/T...
  • 5/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Fire Paramedic
  • Strongbranch Services LLC
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Fire Paramedic Global heavy industry leader is seeking a Fire Paramedic to provide health and safety systems support to ...
  • 5/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Fire - Medic Emergency Response - Relo to Mobile area
  • Global Company
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Job Description Job Description Fire - Medic Emergency Response For Global heavy industry leader, this position will pro...
  • 5/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CALL FIRE FIGHTER, NON-COMPETITIVE (AS NEEDED)
  • County of Los Angeles, CA
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Location : Los Angeles County, CA Job Type: As Needed Job Number: 39302C Department: FIRE Opening Date: 12/15/2022 Posit...
  • 5/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Aircraft Services Specialist/ Airport Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF)
  • City of Springfield, MO
  • Springfield, MO
  • Salary : $42,120.00 - $61,859.20 Annually Location : Springfield, MO Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 031524 Department: ...
  • 5/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Fire - Medic Emergency Response
  • Global Company
  • Mobile, AL
  • Job Description Job Description Fire - Medic Emergency Response For Global heavy industry leader, this position will pro...
  • 5/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Reserve Fire Fighter
  • City of Sierra Madre, CA
  • Sierra Madre, CA
  • Salary: $0.00 Annually Location : Sierra Madre, CA Job Type: Volunteer Job Number: 201600209 Department: Fire Department...
  • 5/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Firefighter
  • City of Boulder
  • Boulder, CO
  • It's a great time to join the City of Boulder! Application Deadline: May 13, 2024 Hiring Range: 24.68 - 35.25 This is a ...
  • 5/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

Nevada is almost entirely within the Basin and Range Province, and is broken up by many north-south mountain ranges. Most of these ranges have endorheic valleys between them, which belies the image portrayed by the term Great Basin. Much of the northern part of the state is within the Great Basin, a mild desert that experiences hot temperatures in the summer and cold temperatures in the winter. Occasionally, moisture from the Arizona Monsoon will cause summer thunderstorms; Pacific storms may blanket the area with snow. The state's highest recorded temperature was 125 °F (52 °C) in Laughlin (e...
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Income Estimation for Fire Fighter jobs
$62,147 to $85,213

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