Fire Chief III

Jobtailor; Mountain Brook (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Fire Department Director to plan, organize, and coordinate all department activities in Alabama. The role establishes policies for firefighting, EMS, rescue, and safety programs, and oversees annual budgets and capital improvements.

The director will supervise staff, manage records, and coordinate external funding such as grants. Leadership in incident command, training, and community engagement is essential, with ongoing professional development and policy oversight.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising at rank of Fire Captain or higher.
• Graduate degree in Fire Science, Business, Public Administration, EMS or closely related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to perform physical activities and endure hazardous environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, administer, and coordinate all activities of the Fire Department.
• Establish departmental policies, procedures, and regulations for firefighting, medical emergencies, rescue operations, fire prevention, fire training, and safety programs.
• Prepare the department's annual budget and recommend capital improvements, including station maintenance and upgrades, fire apparatus, and specialized equipment
• Supervise all department employees directly or through subordinate supervisors
• Perform administrative duties, maintain documentation, attend meetings, update records, and write reports
• Prepare, monitor, and administer departmental or organizational budgets
• Coordinate acquisition and implementation of external funding such as grants
• Assume responsibility at emergency scenes and implement the incident command system
• Engage in professional development and maintain knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and guidelines
• Supervise and participate in public-facing trainings, tours, and community activities
• Manage department operations by developing and updating policies and procedures, evaluating programs, and researching emergency medical and fire-field trends
• Assign and distribute work, direct staff, monitor progress, and provide feedback or training

Skills

Fire Department Administration

Policy Development

Budget Management

Incident Command System

Emergency Medical Response

Fire Prevention

Rescue Operations

Fire Training

Documentation Maintenance

Physical Ability to Combat Fires

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Business, Public Administration, EMS or closely related field

Graduate level degree in Fire Science, Business, Public Administration, EMS or closely related field

Job description

• Plan, organize, administer, and coordinate all activities of the Fire Department
• Establish departmental policies, procedures, and regulations for firefighting, medical emergencies, rescue operations, fire prevention, fire training, and safety programs
• Prepare the department's annual budget and recommend capital improvements, including station maintenance and upgrades, fire apparatus, and specialized equipment
• Supervise all department employees directly or through subordinate supervisors
• Perform administrative duties, maintain documentation, attend meetings, update records, and write reports
• Prepare, monitor, and administer departmental or organizational budgets
• Coordinate acquisition and implementation of external funding such as grants
• Assume responsibility at emergency scenes and implement the incident command system
• Engage in professional development and maintain knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and guidelines
• Supervise and participate in public-facing trainings, tours, and community activities
• Manage department operations by developing and updating policies and procedures, evaluating programs, and researching emergency medical and fire-field trends
• Assign and distribute work, direct staff, monitor progress, and provide feedback or training

Requirements

• Driver's license
• Current State firefighter minimum standard certification
• Current Fire Officer III Certification
• Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Business, Public Administration, EMS or closely related field (Option A)
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience at the rank of Fire Captain (or higher) overseeing an assigned fire station or division (Option A)
• Graduate level degree in Fire Science, Business, Public Administration, EMS or closely related field (Option B)
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience serving at the rank of Fire Lieutenant (or higher) (Option B)
• Paramedic License (preferred)
• Ability to perform physical activities including lifting, carrying, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Physical ability to combat/extinguish fires, respond to emergency medical calls, and deliver patient care
• Ability to work in office and field environments and exposure to hazardous weather, roadway traffic, infectious diseases, and angry/irate citizens

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in fire department administration, including policy development, budget management, and emergency response coordination. Possesses strong leadership skills to supervise personnel and engage with the community effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Fire Officer III Certification
• Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science
• Supervisory Experience at Fire Captain Level
• Emergency Medical Response
• Budget Preparation and Administration

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Fire Department Administration
• Policy Development
• Budget Management
• Incident Command System
• Emergency Medical Response
• Fire Prevention
• Rescue Operations
• Fire Training
• Documentation Maintenance
• Physical Ability to Combat Fires

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Community Engagement
• Training and Development
• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Current State Firefighter Minimum Standard Certification
• Paramedic License (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

• Fire Science
• Emergency Medical Services
• Fire Prevention
• Safety Programs
• Grant Acquisition
• Public Administration
• Fire Apparatus
• Station Maintenance
• Community Activities
• Emergency Response