Fire Chief — Lead Rural Fire & EMS District

Daily Dispatch; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fire Chief serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Fire District, providing overall leadership and administration direction. The Fire Chief ensures effective collaboration with local fire protection agencies and other partners, supporting regional coordination and operation consistency.

Within the limits established by the Board of Directors, state and federal law, the Fire Chief has complete authority over the organization, its governance and discipline and is the final authority in

Responsibilities

• The Fire Chief serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Fire District, providing overall leadership and administration direction.
• The Fire Chief ensures effective collaboration with local fire protection agencies and other partners, supporting regional coordination and operation consistency.
• Within the limits established by the Board of Directors, state and federal law, the Fire Chief has complete authority over the organization, its governance and discipline and is the final authority in the assignment of personnel.

Job description

The Fire Chief serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Fire District, providing overall leadership and administration direction. The Fire Chief ensures effective collaboration with local fire protection agencies and other partners, supporting regional coordination and operation consistency.

Within the limits established by the Board of Directors, state and federal law, the Fire Chief has complete authority over the organization, its governance and discipline and is the final authority in