Fire Chief & Rescue Department Leader

Denton County, Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Denton County Fire & Rescue Department seeks a Fire Chief to serve as the executive leader responsible for strategic direction, management, and performance of fire protection and EMS within the ERZ. The role includes developing a new fire department in the first two years and ensuring operational readiness across personnel, facilities, and equipment.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in a related field, 10+ years in fire/public safety with leadership experience, and relevant fire certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Ten years of progressively responsible full-time experience in fire service, emergency services, or public safety, including at least five years in supervisory, command-level, senior management, or executive leadership capacity.
• TCFP / IFSAC Advanced Structural Firefighter certification required; Master Structural Firefighter preferred or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership for fire protection, EMS, and training within the ERZ.
• Develops and implements department goals, policies, procedures, response protocols, and performance standards.
• Oversees budgets, capital planning, facilities, apparatus replacement, grants, and staffing.)
• Represents the County in public meetings, regional committees, and professional organizations.
• Directs workforce planning, recruitment, employee development, succession planning, and performance management.

Skills

Executive leadership

Public safety leadership

Budget & staffing planning

EMS oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science/Fire Administration/EMS/Public Admin

TCFP / IFSAC Advanced Structural Firefighter

Master Structural Firefighter (preferred)

Tools

EMT-B Certification

EMT-P Certification (preferred)

Driver's license

Job description

Denton County Fire & Rescue Department seeks a Fire Chief to serve as the executive leader responsible for strategic direction, management, and performance of fire protection and EMS within the ERZ. The role includes developing a new fire department in the first two years and ensuring operational readiness across personnel, facilities, and equipment.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in a related field, 10+ years in fire/public safety with leadership experience, and relevant fire certifications.