Senior Deputy Fire Chief - Operations & Leadership

City of Cape Girardeau, MO; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cape Girardeau seeks a Deputy Fire Chief to lead the Operations Division, overseeing fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials response, and safety programs. The role includes acting Fire Chief in the Chief's absence and providing high-level staff leadership in a growing department.

Located in Cape Girardeau, MO, this key position offers a chance to influence culture, training, and professional development within a community-focused fire service, with a salary of about $97,000

Qualifications

• Experience leading fire department operations and teams is desirable.
• Ability to plan, supervise, and coordinate division activities across the department.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and coordinate the Operations Division activities.
• Serve as incident commander and Acting Fire Chief in the absence of the Fire Chief.

Job description

City of Cape Girardeau seeks a Deputy Fire Chief to lead the Operations Division, overseeing fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials response, and safety programs. The role includes acting Fire Chief in the Chief's absence and providing high-level staff leadership in a growing department.

Located in Cape Girardeau, MO, this key position offers a chance to influence culture, training, and professional development within a community-focused fire service, with a salary of about $97,000