Visionary Fire Chief — Lead EMS, Prevention & Community Risk

City of Richfield; Minnesota; On-site; USD 142,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Richfield is seeking a visionary leader to serve as Fire Chief for the Richfield Fire Department. The department operates with 22 full-time firefighters plus leadership staff, delivering fire, EMS, prevention, and risk-reduction services to the community.

The Fire Chief will provide strategic leadership for all aspects of the department, collaborating with City leadership and regional partners to ensure responsiveness and innovation in public safety services.

Qualifications

• Licensed firefighter in the State of Minnesota.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible fire service experience.
• At least 5 years in a chief officer role within a combination or career department.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field as listed.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all aspects of the department, including emergency response, prevention, and risk reduction.
• Collaborate with City leadership, regional partners, and the community to ensure responsiveness and innovation.
• Oversee organizational development and program delivery for public safety.

Skills

Firefighter license

Executive leadership

Public safety administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Administration, Fire Science, Emergency Management, Personnel Management, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

The City of Richfield is seeking a visionary leader to serve as Fire Chief for the Richfield Fire Department. The department operates with 22 full-time firefighters plus leadership staff, delivering fire, EMS, prevention, and risk-reduction services to the community.

The Fire Chief will provide strategic leadership for all aspects of the department, collaborating with City leadership and regional partners to ensure responsiveness and innovation in public safety services.