Department of Fire & Rescue Services Chief

GMP Consultants Inc.; Lower Allen (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

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GMP Consultants Inc. is seeking the Department of Fire & Rescue Services Chief for Lower Allen Township, a well-established community just southwest of Harrisburg, PA. The Chief will lead the combined fire and rescue services and report to the township.

Salary range is $95,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on qualifications and DOQ. The ideal candidate will oversee career and volunteer personnel across three stations and drive organizational excellence.

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Department of Fire & Rescue Services Chief

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Title: Department of Fire & Rescue Services Chief

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Salary Range: $95,000-$110,000 annually DOQ

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Lower Allen Township is seeking a Department of Fire & Rescue Services Chief for this well-established community located just 5 miles southwest of downtown Harrisburg, across the Susquehanna River. Its location provides quick access to downtown Harrisburg while offering the quieter feel of established tree-lined neighborhoods, newer neighborhoods, and pockets of open space. Lower Allen is a First Class Township serving approximately 21,000 residents across 10.3 square miles in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES

The Department of Fire & Rescue Services (DFRS) is a combination fire and rescue organization providing fire, medical, rescue, and life safety emergency services throughout the Township. DFRS operates from 3 stations staffed by Township career personnel and two longstanding volunteer fire companies. Career personnel and Lower Allen Fire Company operate from Station #1 at the Township’s Municipal Services Center, with Lower Allen Fire Company also operating Station #2. Lisburn Community Fire Company operates from its station in Lisburn. The Township’s Emergency Medical Services (LATEMS) provides 24/7 basic, intermediate, and advanced life support services.

In 2025, DFRS responded to 6,235 calls for service: 3,889 EMS and 2,346 fire/rescue. DFRS includes 11 full-time and 14 part-time employees. Its leadership and administrative team includes the Fire Chief, Fire Codes Compliance Official, Training and Recruitment Officer, 2 chief officers from Lower Allen Fire Company, 2 chief officers from Lisburn Community Fire Company, and an Administrative Assistant.

WHY APPLY

Lower Allen Township offers its next Fire Chief a unique opportunity to shape the future of a growing combination fire department. The Township provides strong community and elected‑official support, quality apparatus and equipment, progressive municipal services, and an excellent quality of life near Harrisburg. The new chief will have an opportunity to establish a clear vision, strengthen organizational structure, and unite career personnel with two longstanding volunteer fire companies. With supportive leadership and a community expecting high-quality service, the next chief can build upon Lower Allen’s strengths while helping create an increasingly integrated, professional, and sustainable fire rescue organization.