Fire Chief: Strategic Leader for Fire & EMS Operations

City of Rock Island; Bloomington (IL); In loco; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Rock Island's Fire Department is seeking a highly responsible professional to plan, organize, and direct all activities of the department, including fire suppression, prevention, emergency rescue, and ambulance services. The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, policy development, and public safety program management.

The successful candidate will supervise staff at all levels, establish performance standards, prepare annual budgets, and maintain essential relations with city

Competenze

• Graduation from a four-year college with major in fire science, public or business administration, or related field
• Thorough experience as a firefighter and as a command officer in fire and rescue operations and administration
• Equivalent combination of training and experience meeting the stated knowledge, abilities, and skills

Mansioni

• Plan, organize, direct programs, operations, and activities including employee training and development, and fire prevention/investigation.
• Direct the supervision of all department employees; command major emergency incidents when required.
• Direct budget development, equipment specifications, and facility/resource planning.
• Maintain liaison with other City departments and public groups to explain and promote fire safety and services.

Conoscenze

Fire dept. administration

Fire science knowledge

Organizational management

Oral and written communication

Personnel management

Public relations

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science / Public or Business Administration

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Rock Island's Fire Department is seeking a highly responsible professional to plan, organize, and direct all activities of the department, including fire suppression, prevention, emergency rescue, and ambulance services. The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, policy development, and public safety program management.

The successful candidate will supervise staff at all levels, establish performance standards, prepare annual budgets, and maintain essential relations with city