Executive Fire & EMS Battalion Chief

Town-of-Matthews-1; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Matthews Fire & EMS seeks a Battalion Chief to lead an assigned shift, supervise firefighting and rescue operations, and manage department programs in a dynamic public safety environment.

The role requires extensive knowledge of fire suppression, EMS, training, and safety, with strong leadership and communication skills. The department emphasizes professional growth and collaboration with state and federal agencies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in fire protection or emergency management or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience as a company or command staff officer.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises firefighting and rescue forces on an assigned shift.
• Oversees training, safety, and performance evaluations.
• Ensures apparatus readiness and staffing levels.
• Organizes, implements, and manages department programs or activities.
• Completes and assigns training; maintains compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency management

Public safety

Incident command

EMS proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree in Fire Protection or Emergency Management

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Job description

Town of Matthews Fire & EMS seeks a Battalion Chief to lead an assigned shift, supervise firefighting and rescue operations, and manage department programs in a dynamic public safety environment.

The role requires extensive knowledge of fire suppression, EMS, training, and safety, with strong leadership and communication skills. The department emphasizes professional growth and collaboration with state and federal agencies.