Fire Chief, DoD Emergency Services Leader

Day & Zimmermann; Hawthorne (NV); On-site; USD 96,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance

Paid maternity leave

Parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann seeks a Fire Chief to oversee Hawthorne Army Depot's Fire & Emergency Services. You will lead EMS, fire protection, and disaster response operations, ensuring readiness for a wide range of incidents.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Fire Science or equivalent, Nevada DoD Fire Officer certifications, and 5+ years firefighting with 2+ years supervisory experience, plus security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field is required.
• State of Nevada or DoD Fire Officer I & II certification required.
• 5+ years firefighter experience with at least 2 years supervisory experience.
• NIMS 300 and NIMS 400 certifications required.
• Valid Nevada Class B CDL with F endorsement; ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Fire & Emergency Services operations for the depot's fire, EMS, hazmat, rescue and disaster response activities.
• Plan and coordinate fire prevention, inspection, training, emergency response, evacuation, and readiness programs.
• Manage Fire & Emergency Services personnel, including discipline and employment-status actions per policy.
• Develop and manage branch budgets, expenditure reviews, and operational records for cost control.
• Advise depot management on protection, prevention, and emergency preparedness matters.
• Coordinate requirements with officials and partners to support joint readiness and review technical programs.

Skills

Fire leadership

Emergency response

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Stakeholder comms

Fire safety procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science

Nevada DoD Fire Officer I & II

Job description

Day & Zimmermann seeks a Fire Chief to oversee Hawthorne Army Depot's Fire & Emergency Services. You will lead EMS, fire protection, and disaster response operations, ensuring readiness for a wide range of incidents.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Fire Science or equivalent, Nevada DoD Fire Officer certifications, and 5+ years firefighting with 2+ years supervisory experience, plus security clearances.