Fire Chief

Built for the Badge; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs in Tomah, Wisconsin seeks a Fire Chief (GS-11) to lead fire protection and emergency response operations. Responsible for administering prevention programs, coordinating training, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The role requires specialized experience, strong leadership, and a track record in managing fire safety initiatives within a federal context. Location is Tomah, WI with a full-time, on-site arrangement.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 in federal service.
• Experience in controlling or extinguishing fires as part of an organized fire department.
• Experience in performing rescue and emergency response operations.
• Experience in detecting, reducing, or eliminating fire and life-safety hazards through inspections and prevention activities.

Responsibilities

• Administer fire protection and prevention programs.
• Supervise fire protection and life-safety initiatives.
• Coordinate training in fire protection and emergency preparedness.
• Oversee fire department operations and compliance with codes and standards.

Skills

Firefighting and rescue

Fire prevention and inspections

Hazardous materials response

Emergency communications equipment

Training program development

Tools

Emergency response equipment

Job description

Fire# Fire ChiefDepartment of Veterans AffairsTomah, Wisconsin, WIFull-Time$75k – $97kCloses in 5 daysApply now Track applicationAbout this roleSpecialized Experience (GS-11): One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the federal service that has given me the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Fire Chief. Specialized experience includes: (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized fire department; (2) conducting rescue and emergency response operations; (3) detecting, reducing, or eliminating fire and life-safety hazards through inspections, investigations, and fire prevention activities; (4) operating fire communications and emergency response equipment; (5) responding to and controlling hazardous materials incidents; and (6) developing, implementing, coordinating, or providing training in fire protection, fire prevention, hazardous materials response, emergency preparedness, and firefighter safety programs. Specialized experience also includes: administering fire protection and prevention programs; conducting fire and life-safety inspections; ensuring compliance with applicable fire codes, safety regulations, accreditation standards, and hazardous materials requirements; supervisinRequirementsSpecialized Experience (GS-11): One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the federal service that has given me the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Fire Chief. Specialized experience includes: (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized fire department; (2) conducting rescue and emergency response operations; (3) detecting, reducing, or eliminating fire and life-safety hazards through inspections, investigations, and fire prevention activities; (4) operating fire communications and emergency response equipment; (5) responding to and controlling hazardous materials incidents; and (6) developing, implementing, coordinating, or providing training in