Executive Director, Massachusetts Firefighting Academy

Massachusetts Department of Public Health; Stow (MA); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Department of Fire Services seeks a strategic leader to serve as Director of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) in Stow, MA. You will guide 16 full-time staff and 400+ instructors across three campuses, shaping recruit training, officer development, and certification programs.

The role focuses on budgets, grants, curriculum development, and statewide training delivery, with engagement with fire service partners and state leadership.

Qualifications

• At least six (6) years of professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business/public administration or related field.
• At least two (2) years must have been in supervisory/managerial capacity.
• Substitutions include degrees or certificates as described in the substitutions section.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MFA operations, staff, and instructors across campuses.
• Manage budgets, revenue sources, and grants.
• Support curriculum development and statewide training delivery.
• Plan long-term capital projects, including new campus growth and partnerships.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Graduate degree in related field

Doctorate degree in related field

Job description

Massachusetts Department of Fire Services seeks a strategic leader to serve as Director of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) in Stow, MA. You will guide 16 full-time staff and 400+ instructors across three campuses, shaping recruit training, officer development, and certification programs.

The role focuses on budgets, grants, curriculum development, and statewide training delivery, with engagement with fire service partners and state leadership.