Fire Chief

Elizabethtown; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Elizabethtown is seeking a dynamic leader to guide its Fire Department, overseeing 72 personnel including command staff, firefighters, and support roles. The department operates from four strategically located stations to ensure rapid response throughout the city and surrounding areas.

The department holds an ISO Class 2 rating, reflecting strong firefighting capabilities. The selected candidate will work with a candidate search committee and must obtain approval from the

Job description

The City of Elizabethtown is seeking a candidate to lead its Fire Department. Elizabethtown, Kentucky is a Home Rule City located in Central Kentucky. Elizabethtown is the county seat of Hardin County with an estimated population of 35,448 (2025 US Census).

The successful candidate will lead a department of 72 personnel including command staff, firefighters, fire prevention inspectors and support personnel. The department is housed in four stations located strategically around the city for optimal response times. The City has a Class 2 ISO rating.

A candidate search committee will conduct interviews of selected candidates. This is a nonelected city officer position, and the appointment must receive approval from the Elizabethtown City Council. The City of Elizabethtown is an equal opportunity employer.