Fire Battalion Chief: Incident Command & Training Leader

Clay Today; Patterson (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Patterson Fire Department is seeking a Fire Battalion Chief to plan, organize, direct, and supervise daily operations across divisions, including serving as on-scene incident commander and directing all emergency response activities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, exceptional communication, and sound judgment.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in fire science or related field, California Chief Fire Officer courses, and six years of career

Qualifications

• Associate degree with major in fire science or related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Six years of full-time fire suppression and prevention experience.
• California State Board of Fire Services Chief Fire Officers courses completed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and supervise daily operations of assigned divisions or shifts.
• Serve as on-scene incident commander and direct emergency response.
• Perform administrative duties and coordinate training programs.
• Respond to incidents for suppression and evaluation; lead firefighting activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Decision-making

Team coordination

Education

Associate degree in fire science or related field

Bachelor’s degree (highly desirable)

Job description

The City of Patterson Fire Department is seeking a Fire Battalion Chief to plan, organize, direct, and supervise daily operations across divisions, including serving as on-scene incident commander and directing all emergency response activities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, exceptional communication, and sound judgment.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in fire science or related field, California Chief Fire Officer courses, and six years of career