Fire Chief | Community-Visible Leader in Hybrid Service

Daily Dispatch; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District-provided vehicle

Insurance stipend

457(b) plan

Sick leave

Vacation

Residency requirement

Job summary

Felton Fire Protection District in Felton, CA seeks a Fire Chief to lead the district as it moves from an all-volunteer model to a combined fire service. This is a working chief’s position — you will manage the organization for a five-member elected Board of Directors, and take command on the fire ground.

The district serves a wildland-urban interface, and residency within six months is required. Compensation includes an insurance stipend, 457(b) up to 10%, sick leave and vacation accrual, and a

Qualifications

• Fire Chief level certification (CSFM, ProBoard Officer 4, or NFA Officer 4).
• CSFM HazMat Incident Commander; CSFM or ProBoard Instructor 2; CSFM or ProBoard Inspector 1; CSFM Safety Officer; IC 400.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from a volunteer model to a combined fire service.
• Manage the district organization for a five-member elected Board of Directors and command on the fire ground.

Skills

Chief leadership 15+ years

Captain level leadership

Education

CSFM certification

ProBoard Officer 2

NFA Officer 2

High school diploma/GED

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Felton Fire Protection District in Felton, CA seeks a Fire Chief to lead the district as it moves from an all-volunteer model to a combined fire service. This is a working chief’s position — you will manage the organization for a five-member elected Board of Directors, and take command on the fire ground.

The district serves a wildland-urban interface, and residency within six months is required. Compensation includes an insurance stipend, 457(b) up to 10%, sick leave and vacation accrual, and a