1. 1. The State Forester Firewarden shall establish a hiring program to provide a pathway to hire for firefighting positions within this State. Under the hiring program, the State Forester Firewarden may appoint a person to fill a position in the classified service as a firefighter with the Division of Forestry of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources if the person:

   1. (a) Was a former offender assigned to work in a program for operating conservation camps established pursuant to NRS 209.457 and performed work relating to firefighting;
   2. (b) Successfully completed the training necessary to prepare the offenders assigned to the conservation camp to assist in firefighting pursuant to NRS 209.457;
   3. (c) Has obtained any certifications required for employment as a firefighter with the Division of Forestry; and
   4. (d) Meets any other qualifications established by the State Forester Firewarden.
2. 2. The State Forester Firewarden may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.

(Added to NRS by 2025, 744)