Fire Chief

Job Overview
Provides administrative management, leadership, support and motivation to all Fire Department personnel to facilitate the delivery of efficient and effective public safety measures, the maintenance of a positive quality of life for all City and District residents, and to ensure professional standards are maintained by Department personnel at all times. Responds to fire, medical and other emergencies and exercises incident management for fire suppression and other emergency activities. Actively participates in department duty coverage assignment. Plans, organizes, directs, and administers all activities and operations of the Crescent City Volunteer Fire Department and other neighboring fire districts or agencies that have contracted for services including Crescent Fire Protection District.

This position receives administrative direction from the City Manager.

Education and Experience:

Completion of a certificate program in fire technology , fire protection engineering or fire science

OR

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in fire science, public safety, or closely related field

OR

Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Experience: Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible service with a volunteer, combination or career fire department, including a minimum of three (3) years of previous experience as a Battalion Chief or higher-level chief officer.

Certificates and Licenses:

LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid commercial Class A or Class B driver’s license, or a Class C license with a Firefighter Endorsement (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.)

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: First Aid and CPR Certification; First Responder Certification; Firefighter I Certification; Company Officer Certification (or Fire Officer 2); Fire Inspector 1 or Plans Examiner Certification (or equivalent) required within 24 months of hire. The alternate certification shall be obtained within 48 months of hire, subject to course availability and department needs; California State certification or National Registry certification as an Emergency Medical Technician 1 or Paramedic (or ability to obtain within 24 months of hire).

Highly Desirable: Completion of Chief Officer, or Fire Officer 3, or Fire Marshal, or Fire Investigator certification; Executive Fire Officer Program completion; or Fire Chief certification through the California State Fire Marshal Office or Center for Public Safety Excellence.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $127,961.00 - $163,321.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person