Fire Chief & Onsite Operations Leader

Vision Quest Solutions Inc; California (MO); 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

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.