Fire Battalion Chief

Qualifications

Associates/Technical degree and paramedic license required; Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree preferred. 10 years Fire/EMS experience with at least 3 years as a full-time company grade officer in an equivalent-sized or larger department.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

At Time of Hire ~

• CPR/first aid certification.
• National Incident Management Certification Level 300/400.
• WI Certified level II firefighter.
• WI Certified driver and pump operator.
• WI Certified fire instructor level I.
• WI Fire Officer I.
• Valid driver's license in the State of Wisconsin and an acceptable driving record.

Within Specified Time Period Following Date of Hire ~

• WI Certified Fire Inspector or other nationally-recognized coursework (NFPA, IFC) with State certification within 1 year.
• WI Certified Fire Instructor II within timeframe required by Fire Chief.
• WI Certified Fire Officer II or completion of Wisconsin Chief Officer Program within 1 year.
• Completion of National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program within time required by Fire Chief.
• Credentialed as Chief Fire Officer (CFO) through Center of Public Safety Excellence

Please review the Job Description for a complete list of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Job Functions.

Starting salary wage is dependent on qualifications and experience.