Fire & EMS Chief - Lead Building a Modern Department

Amelia, County of (VA); Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fire Chief will lead Amelia County Fire & EMS, overseeing fire suppression, EMS, rescue, and prevention. Reporting to the County Administrator, the chief provides executive direction, builds partnerships with volunteer personnel, and guides strategic planning and budget development to support a modern, safe department.

The ideal candidate will have proven success in transitioning a volunteer or combination system, strong incident command, and the ability to communicate transparently with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education, training and experience demonstrates capability.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible fire/EMS experience, including at least 5 years at battalion chief level or above.
• Demonstrated field response and incident command experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old and hold a Virginia driver's license with acceptable record.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and direction for all operations of Amelia County Fire & EMS.
• Establish departmental policy, direct operational and capital planning, administer the department budget, and supervise personnel.
• Coordinate with career and volunteer personnel to ensure system effectiveness and readiness.
• Operate with transparency with elected officials and the public, including during challenging situations.

Skills

Combination system leadership

Volunteer coordination

Incident command

Budget planning

Public communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in fire administration / emergency services management / public administration

Job description

The Fire Chief will lead Amelia County Fire & EMS, overseeing fire suppression, EMS, rescue, and prevention. Reporting to the County Administrator, the chief provides executive direction, builds partnerships with volunteer personnel, and guides strategic planning and budget development to support a modern, safe department.

The ideal candidate will have proven success in transitioning a volunteer or combination system, strong incident command, and the ability to communicate transparently with