Fire-EMS Chief — Lead Fire & EMS Operations

International Association-Fire Chiefs; Winfield, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Winfield in Kansas seeks an experienced Fire-EMS Chief to lead a 28-person department providing fire suppression, EMS, rescue, training, inspections, and regional mutual aid for a large service area. The role reports to the City Manager and oversees budgeting, personnel development, and incident command at emergencies.

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field, KS B-EMT or reciprocity, seven years in Fire/EMS with supervisory and command experience, and

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, Emergency Management, Business Administration or equivalent executive-level experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, personnel and public safety operations.
• Must hold Kansas B-EMT or become fully recognized within one year.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate fire and EMS operations.
• Lead personnel development and training.
• Administer the department's annual budget.
• Provide command leadership at emergency scenes.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Public administration

Emergency management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science or related field

Job description

The City of Winfield in Kansas seeks an experienced Fire-EMS Chief to lead a 28-person department providing fire suppression, EMS, rescue, training, inspections, and regional mutual aid for a large service area. The role reports to the City Manager and oversees budgeting, personnel development, and incident command at emergencies.

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field, KS B-EMT or reciprocity, seven years in Fire/EMS with supervisory and command experience, and