FIRE CHIEF - Title 5

Air National Guard Units

Camp Douglas (WI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 116,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

The Air National Guard Units in Wisconsin’s Camp Douglas area seeks a Fire Chief (Title 5) to lead the Fire Protection Flight and direct emergency response operations. You will develop goals, supervise personnel, and coordinate with installation and civil engineering teams during crises.

Strong leadership and budgeting for equipment and training are essential. A Secret clearance is required for this federal position with a Fed Excepted hiring path. Applications close 2026-11-01.

Qualifications

Undergraduate and Graduate level education preferred. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Fire Protection Flight.
Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities and directs/coordinates work through subordinate supervisors.
Represents the Fire Protection Flight with installation and functional area organizations.

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate level education preferred

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a FIRE CHIEF - Title 5, Position Description Number T6329000 and is part of the WI CRTC, Wisconsin Air National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Fire Protection Flight. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and Civil Engineering objectives. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and overseeswork through subordinate supervisors. Represents the Fire Protection Flight with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Assumes full charge at crashes, fire, or emergency situations, directing activities and personnel, transmitting instructions to Assistant Chiefs on the scene or other personnel as to the procedures to be followed. Determines need, budgets for, and recommends acquisition of additional and/or different fire protection, firefighting, and specialized rescue equipment, contract services, formal training, etc. *** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. ***

Requirements & Education

Undergraduate and Graduate level education preferred. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.