Battalion Chief: Incident Command & Operations Leader

Stafford County; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department seeks a Battalion Chief to oversee daily admin and operations, directing a division’s field and administrative activities. You will manage schedules, budgets, training, and policy implementation while maintaining readiness for Fire and EMS incidents.

The role requires comprehensive knowledge of incident command, regulations, and standards, plus strong leadership and communicative abilities across department teams and community partners.

Qualifications

• Requires progression to Battalion Chief with Bachelor’s degree following appointment.
• Demonstrated leadership in fire and EMS operations within past 5 years.
• Experience supervising personnel and coordinating emergency services programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily administrative and operational functions of a Fire and Rescue Battalion.
• Establishes goals for units and resources to improve operational capabilities.
• Ensures readiness of personnel and apparatus for emergencies.
• Acts as an emergency responder with incident command responsibilities.
• Plans schedules and assigns personnel for emergency operations.
• Coordinates with police, dispatch, and department command staff.

Skills

Command and incident command

Budget management

Staff supervision

Policy development

Training coordination

Public safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science/Fire Service Management/Public Administration

Associate's Degree in Fire Science/Fire Science Technology

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department seeks a Battalion Chief to oversee daily admin and operations, directing a division’s field and administrative activities. You will manage schedules, budgets, training, and policy implementation while maintaining readiness for Fire and EMS incidents.

The role requires comprehensive knowledge of incident command, regulations, and standards, plus strong leadership and communicative abilities across department teams and community partners.