Fire & EMS Chief | Public Safety Leader

TOWN OF LEE; Lee (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Lee seeks a Fire Chief/Ambulance Service Director to lead the Public Safety Department and its EMS/paramedic operations. You will direct fire suppression, emergency medical services, prevention programs, budgeting, staffing, and policy development.

This is a full‑time, 40-hour-per-week role reporting to the Town Administrator, overseeing firefighters, EMTs, and volunteers while coordinating with regional partners to ensure high-quality pre-hospital care and public safety services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fire science, public administration, business administration, or related field; NFPA 1021 Senior Fire Officer Level IV.
• Extensive experience in emergency medical services and leadership in public safety.
• Strong budgeting, supervision, and regulatory compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Directs fire and EMS operations, including fire prevention, medical services, disaster planning, and public education.
• Oversees department budgeting, payroll, facilities, equipment, and long-term capital planning.
• Supervises staffing, training, certification, and performance for firefighters and EMTs/paramedics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

EMS protocols

Regulatory knowledge

Policy development

Multi‑agency coordination

Public safety administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science / Public Admin / Business Admin

NFPA 1021 Senior Fire Officer IV

EMT/Paramedic license preferred

Job description

The Town of Lee seeks a Fire Chief/Ambulance Service Director to lead the Public Safety Department and its EMS/paramedic operations. You will direct fire suppression, emergency medical services, prevention programs, budgeting, staffing, and policy development.

This is a full‑time, 40-hour-per-week role reporting to the Town Administrator, overseeing firefighters, EMTs, and volunteers while coordinating with regional partners to ensure high-quality pre-hospital care and public safety services.