How to get hired at Las Vegas Fire & Rescue

Written by a career firefighter · Updated 2026-11-04

Las Vegas Fire & Rescue hires entry-level Firefighter Trainees through periodic city recruitments on governmentjobs.com. The written exam (through NTN) and a city physical assessment each count for half the score, and passing candidates join a grouped eligible list. Interviews, a background check and medical/drug screening follow. EMT certification is desirable but not required to apply.

Apply / get notifiedOfficial recruitment page

Minimum requirements

• At least 18 on the application date; no maximum age src
• High school diploma or equivalent src
• Valid driver's license on the application date src
• Required documents uploaded with the application (cannot be added later) src
• EMT (Nevada, Clark County or National Registry) and AEMT are desirable but not required at application src

Certifications

• EMT: not required
• Firefighter I/II: unknown

Source: official page

Tests

• NTN written exam (written): 70% to advance; 50% of overall score; prior NTN scores may count if dates qualify src
• City physical assessment (physical): Pass/fail, one attempt: hex deadlift, power throw, hand-release pushups, sprint-drag-carry, leg tuck, 1.5-mile run (15:00) src
• Virtual interview and in-person interview (oral): By invitation; Group 1 (90-100%) invited first src

Hiring process

1. Apply online
2. NTN written exam
3. Physical assessment
4. Eligible list placement (groups by score)
5. Virtual interview
6. In-person interview
7. Suitability assessment and background
8. Conditional offer
9. Drug screen and medical exam
10. Academy

Source: official page

Starting pay

Firefighter Trainee (during academy) $59,937/yr; Firefighter year 1 after academy $67,500/yr src

Checked 2026-11-05 against the department's official pages (linked). Hiring windows open and close quickly; always confirm on the official site before you apply. See every academy, EMT program and test site in Nevada.