Chief Fire Officer

publicjobs; Munster; Presencial; EUR 84.000 - 103.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kerry County Council is seeking a Chief Fire Officer to lead its Fire and Rescue Service, shaping safety strategy and ensuring efficient operations across ten front-line stations. The role demands strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to drive high standards of safety and performance.

The starting salary is €93,698 per year. Closing date is 3pm, Thursday, 19th November 2026. The position requires excellence in communication and a deep knowledge of fire safety management.

Formación

• Excellent professional/technical knowledge and skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to prepare & present technical reports.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Strong ICT and presentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Kerry Fire and Rescue Service and oversee ten front-line stations.
• Respond to emergencies and oversee fire prevention and safety initiatives.
• Provide strategic direction, performance management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and local government standards.
• Oversee budgeting and resource allocation for the Fire Service.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Fire safety knowledge

Planning

Team leadership

Independent working

ICT skills

Safety management

Descripción del empleo

Title : Chief Fire Officer

Employer: Kerry County Council

County: Kerry

Closing Date: 3pm, Thursday, 19th November 2026

Starting Salary: €93,698

About the Employer

County Kerry has a population of approximately 155,000 people in an area covering 4,700 square kilometres and 3 peninsulas. Kerry County Council is responsible for the delivery of the full range of local government services in the county. Kerry County Council seeks to enhance the county’s attraction as a place in which to invest, work, and live, and takes the lead role in shaping the strategic vision of the county. It provides a diverse, multi-layered and evolving range of services to both citizens and visitors to county Kerry across a large geographic area, which includes the provision of housing, climate action, planning, development, environmental, roads and traffic, leisure, culture, economic development, and community services.

The Council works in partnership with other state, public and private bodies in the delivery of critical infrastructure and shared services. It also operates the Local Government Operational Procurement Centre which is a national shared service with responsibility for managing, developing, and promoting procurement best practice for Plant Hire and Minor Building Works & Civils contracts for the entire public and civil service.

Its overall operations are supported by internal services which include ICT, Corporate, Finance, Legal and People Development.

Kerry boasts both vibrant urban centres and active rural communities, a highly skilled workforce and is home to global companies across the technology, pharmaceutical, food, financial services and other sectors. Its two largest urban centres of Tralee & Killarney are of significant importance to the county. County Kerry also retains its vital role as a premier international sustainable tourism destination. The 2026 Revenue Budget of Kerry County Council is €248 million and Capital Budget €259 million.

About the Role:

The mission of the Fire and Rescue Service is to protect and rescue persons and property from injury or damage by fire or another emergency. The service responds to emergencies other than fires, such as road traffic collisions, hazardous materials incidents, water rescues, flooding, and other major accidental hazards. The service also aspires to prevent emergencies happening in the first place through a range of fire prevention and technical fire safety work carried out within the County and through various community fire safety initiatives.

Kerry Fire and Rescue Service operates ten front-line fire stations with a vehicle fleet of 48 vehicles. The Fire Service Headquarters is located at Balloonagh, Tralee.

About You:

• Excellent professional/technical knowledge and skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to prepare & present technical reports.
• Problem solving skills.
• Knowledge & site experience in fire safety building practices.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent team leadership skills.
• An ability to work independently or within multi-disciplined teams.
• Strong ICT and presentation skills.
• A good knowledge of Local Government structure & functions.
• A good understanding of safety management in the workplace including Health & Safety legislation and regulations.

Full details of the role, including specific eligibility requirements, is available on www.publicjobs.ie.