Wildland Fire Crews

ZEPHYR FIRE CREW HISTORY

The Zephyr Fire Crew was established in 2008 and is partially funded by the Fire Safe Community Fund. The Zephyr crew is a Type 2 Initial Attack hand crew that is trained to respond to a variety of emergency incidents but primarily responds to wildland fires.

SHORELINE FIRE CREWS HISTORY

The Shoreline Fire Crews were established in 2021 and are primarily funded by the partnership with NV Energy. The Shoreline Crews are two Type 5 Engines, a Cat 299 Masticator, a Spider Excavator and a Shoreline Fire Module. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING/EDUCATION:

• I-100, I-700, S-130, S-190, L-180 COURSE COMPLETION 
• PASS WORK CAPACITY TEST AT THE ARDUOUS LEVEL
• MAINTAIN RED CARD CURRENCY
• S-212 COURSE COMPLETION WITHIN ONE YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT
• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED AND VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE

Applications open every November and close the end of January, every year.