Fire Chief

Employment Opportunity

Fire Chief - Paid Part-Time Position

The Town of Blountsville, Alabama is accepting applications for the position of a

Part-Time Fire Chief to lead and manage its Volunteer Fire Department.

The Fire Chief serves as the department’s chief executive officer and is responsible for

providing leadership, direction, and oversight of all fire department operations. This

includes emergency response, training, fire prevention, personnel management,

equipment maintenance, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with applicable local,

state, and federal regulations.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Town of Blountsville is seeking an experienced, ethical, and community-minded fire

professional as its next Fire Chief. The ideal candidate will be a visible, approachable

leader who values integrity, accountability and public service. The Fire Chief answers

directly to the Mayor and Town Council.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

 Provide leadership and supervision for all volunteer firefighters and officers.

 Direct fire suppression, rescue, emergency response, and incident command

operations.

 Develop and implement department policies, procedures, and training programs.

 Recruit, retain, and mentor volunteer personnel.

 Prepare and manage the department’s annual budget.

 Oversee maintenance, testing, and replacement of apparatus and equipment.

 Coordinate with municipal officials, neighboring departments, and emergency

management agencies.

 Promote fire prevention, public education, and community outreach.

 Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, state regulations, and

department policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

 High school diploma or equivalent.

 Extensive firefighting experience with progressively increasing leadership

responsibilities.

 Experience as a Fire Officer or command-level officer preferred.

 Current Alabama Firefighter certification or ability to obtain required certifications.

 Valid driver’s license.

 Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and administrative skills.

 Must be of insurable age and be able to pass a background check to include

current and previous employers, driving record check, credit check, and drug

test.

Preferred Qualifications

 Fire Officer certification.

 Incident Command System (ICS/NIMS) training.

 Experience managing a volunteer fire department.

 Experience with budgeting, grants, and emergency management.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit:

 Completed employment application

 Letter of interest

 Resume

 Copies of applicable certifications

Applications must be received by Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 4:30pm.

Applications may be submitted to:

Town of Blountsville

Attn: Town Clerk, Rachel Simmons

10017 Lee Street, West

P.O. Box 186

Blountsville, AL 35031

Email: townclerk@blountsvilleal.com

Phone: 205-429-2406

Pay: $23,000.00 - $25,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Supervising: 5 years (Required)
• budgeting, grants and emergency management : 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Firefighter certification (Required)

Location:

• Blountsville, AL 35031 (Required)

Work Location: In person