Fire Chief - Richfield

Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Richfield is seeking a visionary and collaborative Fire Chief to lead a 22-firefighter career department and an Administrative Assistant, overseeing emergency fire and EMS response, prevention, and risk reduction.

The Fire Chief will partner with city leadership, regional partners, and the community to ensure the department remains responsive, innovative, and prepared to meet evolving public safety needs while fostering organizational development and strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead emergency fire and EMS response operations.
• Oversee prevention programs and risk-reduction initiatives.

Job description

Job Posting

The City of Richfield is seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as its next Fire Chief. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a dedicated career department committed to providing high-quality fire, emergency medical, prevention, and risk-reduction services to the community.

The Fire Chief will provide strategic leadership for all aspects of the department, including emergency fire and EMS response, fire prevention, organizational development, and community risk reduction. The successful candidate will work closely with City leadership, regional partners, and the community to ensure the department remains responsive, innovative, and prepared to meet evolving public safety needs. The Fire Department consists of 22 full-time firefighters along with a Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief (currently vacant), three captains, three Lieutenants and an Administrative Assistant.

Benefits information is not available for this position. Please contact the city directly for this information.