IL – Fire Chief – City of South Beloit – Closing: 11/10/25

Daily Dispatch; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipality in the United States is seeking a full-time Fire Chief to oversee the Fire Department's complete operations. The ideal candidate will manage emergency response needs, develop budgets, and enforce policies. This role requires qualifications for firefighting operations and flexibility to respond to incidents outside regular hours. The salary range is $90,000 to $120,000 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must meet qualifications for operating on the fireground, including interior firefighting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of the Fire Department and emergency response needs.
• Manage annual budget and strategic planning.
• Set and manage departmental rules and policies.

Job description

Overview

The City of South Beloit is seeking to fill the full-time position of Fire Chief. The Fire Chief is responsible for the complete operation of the Fire Department.

Work schedule

The position is full-time, exempt, and includes primarily working in the Fire Department during office hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday), with some flexibility. The Fire Chief is expected to respond to incidents when necessary, including those occurring outside of normal business hours, and attend certain meetings outside normal office hours. The Fire Chief is expected to meet all qualifications to operate on the fireground, including interior firefighting.

Responsibilities

• Effective, efficient, and proper administration of the fire department and all emergency response needs, policy development, fiscal management, code enforcement, emergency medical services, fire safety and prevention, and fire suppression.
• Develops and manages an annual budget, provides strategic and operational planning, and institutes and revises a service delivery plan.
• Administers and manages all Department rules, policies, regulations, and standard operating procedures; develops goals and assigns tasks to meet the department operational plan.

Salary

Salary $90,000.00 – $120,000.00 Based on qualifications

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