Fire Chief - Lead a Growing 20-Person Fire & Rescue Dept

Tennessee Municipal League; Tennessee; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Nolensville seeks an experienced Fire Chief to lead its Nolensville Fire & Rescue Department. The role reports to the Town Manager and emphasizes service excellence, life safety, and community impact.

Residency within 30 minutes is preferred and the department comprises 20 personnel with growing volunteer support. The position offers a competitive compensation package aligned with education and experience, with a FY2026-27 budget of $3.4M and a start date anticipated in late October

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Management, Public Administration or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of firefighting operations experience.
• Minimum 5 years as Battalion Chief or higher.
• Required Tennessee AEMT License and Fire Fighter I/II and Fire Instructor certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for firefighting and rescue operations.
• Ensure compliance with state and local fire safety regulations.
• Oversee department budgeting and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Emergency management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Management, Public Administration or related

Tools

Tennessee AEMT License

Fire Fighter I

Fire Fighter II

Fire Instructor

Fire Officer I

Fire Officer II

Incident Safety Officer

Fire Officer III

Fire Officer IV

Fire Investigator

Job description

The Town of Nolensville seeks an experienced Fire Chief to lead its Nolensville Fire & Rescue Department. The role reports to the Town Manager and emphasizes service excellence, life safety, and community impact.

Residency within 30 minutes is preferred and the department comprises 20 personnel with growing volunteer support. The position offers a competitive compensation package aligned with education and experience, with a FY2026-27 budget of $3.4M and a start date anticipated in late October