Deputy Fire Chief

South Ogden City; South Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

South Ogden City is seeking an experienced Deputy Fire Chief to serve as second-in-command, partnering with the Fire Chief to guide daily Fire and EMS operations, develop personnel, and sustain emergency readiness in our community.

You will lead incident command, officer development, strategic planning, budgeting, and collaboration with City and regional partners, delivering accountable service and building trust in a close-knit community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and seven years of full-time professional fire service experience, including five years in supervision at Captain rank or higher.
• Firefighter I and II, Fire Officer I, and Fire Inspector I certifications with reciprocity accepted and Utah certifications obtained within six months.
• Current Utah AEMT certification at appointment; Paramedic preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.
• Ability to establish and maintain a primary residence within 20 straight-line miles of South Ogden City limits within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Direct incident command, officer development, and daily fire/EMS operations.
• Lead strategic planning, budgeting, and collaboration with City and regional partners.
• Guide department readiness and shape the department's future.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Incident command

Personnel development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bring your experience, your leadership, and your commitment to service to South Ogden.

South Ogden City is seeking an experienced, collaborative fire service leader to serve as our next Deputy Fire Chief. As second-in-command, you'll partner with the Fire Chief to guide daily Fire and EMS operations, develop personnel, maintain emergency readiness, and help shape the department's future.

We're looking for someone who builds trust, communicates clearly, and pairs strong operational judgment with a commitment to accountability and service. Your work will include incident command, officer development, strategic planning, budgeting, and collaboration with City and regional partners.Make a meaningful impact on a close-knit community while expanding your executive leadership experience. You'll have opportunities to strengthen department operations, support the next generation of fire service leaders, and take on progressively broader responsibilities.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a related field and seven years of full-time professional fire service experience, including five years of supervision at Captain rank or higher-or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Firefighter I and II, Fire Officer I, and Fire Inspector I certifications, with qualifying reciprocity accepted and required Utah certifications obtained within six months.

• Current Utah AEMT certification at appointment; Paramedic preferred.

• A valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.

• Ability to establish and maintain a primary residence within 20 straight-line miles of South Ogden City limits within 12 months of appointment.

Candidates must pass a background check and drug test