Fire Battalion Chief: Operations, Training & Leadership

City of Friendswood; Friendswood (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Friendswood is seeking a Battalion Chief to act as officer in charge on assigned shifts, directing fire suppression, EMS, and incident management while ensuring regulatory compliance and professional development of staff.

The role includes daily staffing, administrative duties, and coordination with department leadership to meet strategic objectives and maintain equipment readiness. A strong command presence and extensive certifications are expected.

Qualifications

• Education and experience align with leadership of fire suppression and EMS operations.
• Emphasis on safety, policy compliance, and regulatory adherence.
• Certification and licensure requirements listed in the job overview.

Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned personnel during shifts and ensures operational readiness.
• Serves as officer in charge during emergencies until relieved by a higher ranking officer.
• Directs fire suppression, rescue, EMS, and hazmat activities as needed.
• Ensures compliance with policies, SOGs, safety procedures, and laws.
• Performs staffing, payroll review, timesheet verification, and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Fire Science / Emergency Management or related

Bachelor’s degree desirable

Job description

The City of Friendswood is seeking a Battalion Chief to act as officer in charge on assigned shifts, directing fire suppression, EMS, and incident management while ensuring regulatory compliance and professional development of staff.

The role includes daily staffing, administrative duties, and coordination with department leadership to meet strategic objectives and maintain equipment readiness. A strong command presence and extensive certifications are expected.