Fire Chief & Onsite Operations Leader

Vision Quest Solutions Inc; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Quest Solutions Inc is seeking an experienced Fire Chief / Site Manager to lead NASA Ames Research Center fire services on site. You will oversee EMS, hazardous materials, rescue operations, and training while ensuring 24/7 readiness and NASA compliance.

The role requires extensive certifications, a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field, and at least 5 years in a senior fire leadership position with large teams. This is a full-time on-site leadership role at a NASA facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Fire Science or related field.
• Multiple certifications listed in the qualifications (Firefighter II, Officer IV, Inspector I, Instructor I, Driver, IC-100/200/300/400, IS-700/800, HazMat Ops, Tech Rescue Awareness).
• Must meet NASA security, background, medical and physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day fire department operations at Ames Research Center
• Serve as the facility Fire Chief and onsite Site Manager
• Manage assigned fire services personnel and subcontractors
• Maintain operational readiness and required staffing
• Oversee firefighting, emergency response, EMS, fire prevention, training, hazardous materials, and technical rescue activities
• Ensure compliance with NASA requirements, policies, procedures, certifications, and safety standards
• Coordinate with NASA leadership and program management
• Participate in required meetings, reviews, and reporting
• Support emergency, surge, and mutual-aid operations as required
• Maintain 24/7 availability by phone as required for site leadership

Skills

Leadership

Emergency management

On-site operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field

Firefighter II certification

Fire Officer IV certification

Fire Inspector I certification

Fire Instructor I certification

Firefighter/Driver qualification

IC-100, IC-200, IC-300 and IC-400

IS-700 and IS-800

Hazardous Materials Operations

Technical Rescue Awareness

Job description

Description

Position Overview

Vision Quest Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Chief / Site Manager to support NASA Fire Services at Ames Research Center.

The Fire Chief / Site Manager will serve as the full-time, onsite leader responsible for the overall management and day-to-day fire services operations at the assigned NASA facility. This position provides leadership across emergency response, fire prevention, training, safety, EMS, hazardous materials, and technical rescue functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day fire department operations at Ames Research Center
• Serve as the facility Fire Chief and onsite Site Manager
• Manage assigned fire services personnel and subcontractors
• Maintain operational readiness and required staffing
• Oversee firefighting, emergency response, EMS, fire prevention, training, hazardous materials, and technical rescue activities
• Ensure compliance with NASA requirements, policies, procedures, certifications, and safety standards
• Coordinate with NASA leadership and program management
• Participate in required meetings, reviews, and reporting
• Support emergency, surge, and mutual-aid operations as required
• Maintain 24/7 availability by phone as required for site leadership

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief managing at least 20 firefighting personnel
• Bachelor’s degree may be substituted with an additional 5 years of qualifying Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief experience
• Firefighter II certification
• Fire Officer IV certification
• Fire Inspector I certification
• Fire Instructor I certification
• Firefighter/Driver qualification
• ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300 and ICS-400
• IS-700 and IS-800
• Hazardous Materials Operations qualification
• Technical Rescue Awareness
• Must meet the requirements of at least one applicable specialty area, including Operations, Safety, Training, Fire Prevention, or EMS
• Must meet applicable NASA security, background, medical, and physical requirements

Certification Requirements

Qualifying certifications may include Department of Defense (DoD), Pro Board, state certification boards, or equivalent certifications accepted by NASA.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, onsite leadership position at Ames Research Center.

Candidates should submit a current resume and applicable certifications for consideration.