Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483
Must possess a current certificate as an Emergency Medical Technician or above at time of application
Must possess or obtain one of the following certifications at the time of the final offer of employment:
Southern Nevada Health District EMT certification or above
A State of Nevada EMT certification or above
A National Registry Certification as an EMT or above
Must successfully complete cadet academy within time limits established by the Fire Department as a condition of continued employment, to include obtaining a State of Nevada Firefighter II Certificate and Southern Nevada Health District licensure as an EMT or above
Minimum requirements to become an
entry-level Firefighter/Paramedic:
Graduation from high school or the equivalent
Must be 18 years of age at time of the written examination
Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483
Must possess a current certificate as a Paramedic at time of application
Must possess or obtain a valid Southern Nevada Health District Paramedic certification within one (1) year from receiving provisional licensure
Must successfully complete the Henderson Fire Department Paramedic Internship within the time limits established by the department as a condition of continued employment
Must successfully complete cadet academy within time limits established by the department as a condition of continued employment, to include obtaining a State of Nevada Firefighter II Certificate
Minimum requirements to become an entry-level
Paramedic Ambulance Operator:
Graduation from high school or the equivalent
Must possess a current certificate as a Paramedic at time of application or be currently enrolled in Paramedic School and have a Paramedic Certificate by time of final offer
Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483
Must successfully obtain and maintain a Southern Nevada Health District Paramedic Attendant’s License within six (6) months of employment as a condition of continued employment
Must successfully complete the Henderson Fire Department Paramedic Internship within the time limits established by the department as a condition of continued employment
Must successfully complete probationary requirements as established by the department as a condition of continued employment
Desirable: Current paramedic licensure through the SNHD
Desirable: Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Paramedicine, Fire Science, Biology, Anatomy, or a closely related field
Henderson Fire
