Fire Battalion Chief — Emergency Management

Fulton County; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County in Georgia seeks a Fire Battalion Chief to provide managerial oversight for the Fire Division within the Emergency Management Department. You will oversee daily operations, supervise staff, and coordinate incident response, training, and equipment readiness.

The role requires a strong background in firefighting leadership, compliance with NFPA standards, and incident command at major emergencies, including EMS and ARFF responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Fire Science or related field with 5 years of fire service experience.
• 3 years supervisory experience at Battalion Chief level or above in municipal/county fire dept.
• Preferred: 1 year as Chief Officer in last 3 years; ARFF and HazMat experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Fire Division and supervise assigned staff.
• Organize work to meet objectives and ensure resource availability.
• Coordinate incident response, training, and equipment readiness.
• Communicate with executives and other agencies on strategic and operational matters.
• Develop procedures, policies, and training programs; maintain manuals and records.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules, NFPA standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform incident command at fires and emergencies and manage scene strategy.

Skills

Fire service experience

Supervisory experience

Emergency management

Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting

Hazardous Materials (HazMat)

Education

Associate degree in Fire Science

Tools

Georgia driver’s license

Firefighter certification

EMT/NREMT certification

ICS 100/200/700/800

NFPA 1021 Fire Officer

ARFF certification

Chief Officer certifications (CFO/EFO)

Job description

Fulton County in Georgia seeks a Fire Battalion Chief to provide managerial oversight for the Fire Division within the Emergency Management Department. You will oversee daily operations, supervise staff, and coordinate incident response, training, and equipment readiness.

The role requires a strong background in firefighting leadership, compliance with NFPA standards, and incident command at major emergencies, including EMS and ARFF responsibilities.