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International Association-Fire Chiefs

Fire Chief - Spokane County Fire District 9

International Association-Fire Chiefs, Mead, Washington, United States, 99021


Fire ChiefSpokane County Fire District 9Mead, WashingtonSalary:

$196,639 - $212,848 DOQSpokane County Fire District #9 (Fire 9) is an all-hazards agency providing fire suppression, technical rescue, BLS and ALS EMS response, hazardous material response, and fire investigation services. The Fire Chief is responsible for the overall operation of the Fire District, guided by the Board of Fire Commissioners. Duties include:Commanding all personnelDrafting and enforcing policiesMaking staffing decisionsOverseeing fire suppression and life support servicesManaging the budgetMaintaining equipment and facilitiesContract administrationSupervising district operationsEvaluating staffDirecting administrative functionsParticipating in trainingEnsuring legal compliancePerforming other assigned duties, including serving as a duty chiefCandidates must possess a minimum of an AAS degree in Fire Science, Command, Public Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and at least five (5) years of experience at the rank of Battalion Chief or higher. A bachelor's degree is preferred, and a combination of training, education, and experience will be considered. Candidates must have demonstrated experience in fire service management at increasingly responsible levels, such as firefighter, company officer, or battalion chief.Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, life and AD&D, and long-term disability insurance; Washington Law Enforcement and Fire Fighters Retirement System (LEOFF) Plan II; sick leave; vacation accrual; 12 paid holidays not including an additional paid day off for employee holiday; bereavement leave; take-home vehicle for official business; and all or a portion of relocation expenses may be repaid at the sole discretion of the Board.For a complete position profile, full job description, and to apply online, visit Prothman at

https://www.prothman.com/

and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. Spokane County Fire District 9 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review of applications:

October 6, 2024

(open until filled).

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