Fire Chief

City of Sycamore, IL; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sycamore, IL is seeking an experienced Fire Chief to provide executive leadership for the Sycamore Fire Department. The chief will balance strategic direction, emergency operations, fiscal stewardship, labor relations, and leadership development while remaining engaged in daily department activities.

Residency within or near Sycamore is preferred, with flexibility on arrangements. The position reports to the City Manager and serves on the city’s executive leadership team, overseeing

Job description

The City of Sycamore is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking fire service leader to provide executive leadership to the Sycamore Fire Department while remaining actively engaged in department operations, employee development, and the community.

The Fire Chief leads a department of 30 fire personnel, a Deputy Fire Chief, and a full-time administrative employee operating from two fire stations. The position reports directly to the City Manager and serves as a member of the City’s executive leadership team.

We are looking for a leader with significant career fire service and command-level experience who can balance strategic leadership, emergency operations, fiscal management, labor relations, and the development of future leaders.

Residency within the City of Sycamore is preferred. The City values having its Fire Chief live in or near the community and will consider reasonable residency arrangements for the successful candidate.

Application deadline: 5:00 p.m. on October 15, 2026.

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