Chief of Fire

About the role

The City of Lacy Lakeview is looking for a Fire Chief to lead our fire department. This is a paid, full-time leadership position, and the firefighters you will lead are all dedicated volunteers. You will recruit, train, motivate, and keep this team together. If you want to build a department around people who serve because they care, this is that job.

What you’ll do

Lead and direct the department’s volunteer firefighters, including recruitment, training, scheduling, evaluations, and discipline

Assume command at fires and rescue incidents within city limits

Oversee fire prevention, fire inspections, code enforcement, and fire cause and origin investigations (working with Police on suspected arson)

Coordinate mutual aid with surrounding cities and with county, state, and federal officials

Maintain fire stations, apparatus, and equipment

Work to maintain and improve the city’s ISO rating

Administrative responsibilities (a big part of this job)

This position involves real administrative work, not only emergency response. You will:

Prepare and manage the department’s annual budget and track spending against it

Write grants for equipment and personnel, and administer grant-funded projects

Write reports, correspondence, procedure manuals, and ordinance and resolution recommendations for City Council

Keep accurate records, inspection reports, and certification and training documentation

Present to the City Council, community groups, and the media

Basic computer skills are required. You should be comfortable with email, word processing, spreadsheets, and online systems for reporting, records, and grant applications.

Salary Range- $73049-$95825 DOE

To apply, visit City of Lacy Lakeview Employment Application