Executive Fire & EMS Chief — All-Hazards & Strategy Leader

International Association-Fire Chiefs; Colorado; On-site; USD 195,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire & EMS Fire Protection District seeks an experienced, fiscally disciplined fire and EMS executive to serve as Chief of Department in Colorado’s High Country. As CEO, the Chief acts over ~115 employees, a $32 million budget, five stations, and all-hazards operations, reporting to a five-member Board.

Qualifications include a BA in Fire Science or Public Administration, 10–12 years in Fire/EMS with senior leadership, and EFO/CFO and ICS 300 certifications; residency in Summit County

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 10–12 years of Fire and EMS experience, including at least five years in a Chief Officer role, with at least two years in a non-operational and/or administrative role.
• Executive Fire Officer (EFO) certification from the National Fire Academy or Chief Fire Officer (CFO) designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence.
• ICS 300 certification.
• Must reside within Summit County within nine months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all-hazards emergency operations and organizational strategy.
• Lead long-range financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal sustainability efforts.
• Guide capital planning, including station replacement and future land needs.
• Evaluate staffing, apparatus deployment, and service-delivery models.
• Develop the executive leadership team and establish succession and accountability systems.
• Strengthen recruitment, retention, labor, community, and interagency relationships.
• Maintain CFAI accreditation and the District’s current ISO rating while evaluating CAAS accreditation.
• Lead development of the District’s next strategic and vision plan.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, or a related field

Executive Fire Officer (EFO) certification

Chief Fire Officer (CFO) designation

ICS 300 certification

Master’s degree (preferred)

ICS 400 certification

Colorado Fire Officer III certification

Chief EMS Officer (CEMSO) credential

Job description

Summit Fire & EMS Fire Protection District seeks an experienced, fiscally disciplined fire and EMS executive to serve as Chief of Department in Colorado’s High Country. As CEO, the Chief acts over ~115 employees, a $32 million budget, five stations, and all-hazards operations, reporting to a five-member Board.

Qualifications include a BA in Fire Science or Public Administration, 10–12 years in Fire/EMS with senior leadership, and EFO/CFO and ICS 300 certifications; residency in Summit County