Dual-District Fire Chief | Executive Leader in EMS

International Association-Fire Chiefs; Chehalis (WA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Washington State LEOFF Retirement

Deferred compensation

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Lewis County Fire Districts 5 & 6 seeks a Fire Chief to lead two districts with executive oversight of fire suppression, EMS, and all-hazards response. The Chief will partner with Boards to guide strategic planning, budgeting, capital projects, personnel management, and public safety policy across both districts, while ensuring strong interagency collaboration and community service.

Candidates should demonstrate extensive command-level experience and a proven ability to drive organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fire-related field required or preferred.
• Ten years of progressively responsible fire service experience.
• Experience at Captain/Chief Officer level preferred.
• Experience with collective bargaining, budgeting, strategic planning and organizational leadership strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership across Lewis County Fire Districts 5 & 6.
• Oversee fire and emergency medical operations, personnel management, labor relations, training, budgeting and financial management.
• Lead capital planning, fleet and facilities management, fire prevention, policies and procedures, and other administrative functions.
• Collaborate with Boards of Commissioners to set strategic direction and ensure effective service delivery across both districts.

Skills

Executive Leadership

Strategic Planning

Budgeting

Labor Relations

Emergency Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in fire science, fire administration, public administration, business administration, or related field

Job description

Lewis County Fire Districts 5 & 6 seeks a Fire Chief to lead two districts with executive oversight of fire suppression, EMS, and all-hazards response. The Chief will partner with Boards to guide strategic planning, budgeting, capital projects, personnel management, and public safety policy across both districts, while ensuring strong interagency collaboration and community service.

Candidates should demonstrate extensive command-level experience and a proven ability to drive organizational