Fire Chief

City-of-Redding; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Redding seeks a dynamic, seasoned Fire Department Chief with strong leadership and management skills to lead the Redding Fire Department. The ideal candidate will excel at building productive relationships across City services and with the community while delivering exceptional fire and emergency services for the Redding area.

With a track record in fire department administration and operations and a commitment to community risk reduction, the new Chief will guide strategic initiatives,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in fire service with leadership roles.
• Experience in fire department administration, operations, and community risk reduction.
• Strong strategic planning and relationship-building skills.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Management

Job description

The City of Redding is seeking a dynamic, seasoned fire services professional with strong leadership and management skills to serve as the next Redding Fire Department Chief. The ideal candidate is an effective, creative problem solver with strong communication skills who excels at maintaining productive relationships across the City organization and throughout the community we serve. Candidates with a background in fire department administration, fire operations, and community risk reduction plus a desire to provide exceptional fire and emergency services to the Redding Community are encouraged to apply.

The City of Redding provides an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance, paid time off and a CalPERS retirement program along with a great work environment.

You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder.

Examination Process

Interviews will be conducted in person on Thursday, November 5, 2026, and, if necessary, Friday, November 6, 2026.

Selection Process

Final appointment is contingent upon:

• Positive past employment references.
• Review of driver history record.
• Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older).
• Passing a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test.

Veterans Credit

Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.

The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER