Fire Chief - Richfield

Minnesota City Jobs; Richfield (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Richfield seeks a visionary Fire Chief to lead its 22-firefighter career department, with a Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief (vacant), three captains, three lieutenants and an Administrative Assistant.

The Fire Chief provides strategic direction for emergency response, fire prevention, organizational development and community risk reduction, working with City leadership and regional partners to keep the department proactive and prepared for evolving public safety needs.

Job description

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.