Fire Chief Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Education, Public Administration, Fire Science, or a related field.
• Moderate experience in fire prevention, instruction, or life safety education.
• Confident public speaker, skilled writer, and tech-savvy with social media and instructional design.
• A genuine desire to build effective relationships with diverse community groups and government agencies.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain AFSI/FEMA NIMS training, Fire & Life Safety Educator I, and AHA CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor within Year 1.
• Ability to obtain Fire & Life Safety Educator II, Youth Fire Setter Intervention, and National Child Passenger Safety Technician within Year 2.
• Ability to obtain Fire & Life Safety Educator Program Manager within Year 3.

Responsibilities

• Present fire and life safety programs to schools, community groups, and the public.
• Design visual aids, marketing materials, and lesson plans for awareness campaigns.
• Oversee the Youth Fire Setting Intervention Program and the City’s AED/CPR certification programs.
• Work with the Deputy Fire Chief and the City’s Community Engagement Officer to ensure the message reaches every corner of the community.
• Manage the public education budget and coordinate schedules for major community events.

Benefits

• Employer-provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HDHP)
• Dental/Vision
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employer-Provided Basic Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Optional Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards