Swanzey
Fire Chief
Swanzey, Swanzey, New Hampshire, us, 03446
Description:
Town of Swanzey seeks Fire ChiefContact:Job OpportunityThe Town of Swanzey (pop. 7,270), located in southwestern New Hampshire’s Monadnock Region, seeks a qualified individual to serve as its next Fire Chief. Working under the general direction of the Board of Selectmen, the Fire Chief is responsible for supervising, directing, and managing all administrative and technical aspects of the Swanzey Fire Department.The Swanzey Fire Department has a total 2023 operating budget of over $700,000, excluding benefits and capital purchases. The Chief oversees all personnel in the department, which is made up of a part-time Assistant Chief, full-time Fire Inspector / Deputy Chief, and roughly 30 call firefighters and emergency medical responders. Ambulance coverage is provided to the community by Cheshire County EMS on a contracted basis. This “working chief” plays a critical role in responding to the community’s 1,100+ annual fire and medical calls.Swanzey has three fire stations spread throughout the community, which has an area of 45 square miles and roughly 65 miles of Town maintained roads. The Fire Chief oversees fleet management for the vehicles, equipment, and apparatus of the department, which currently includes: rescue vehicles, three engines, a heavy rescue, a tanker, and a ladder truck.The ideal candidate to join our team in this department head level position will have a bachelor’s degree in fire science, safety, or a closely related field and ten years of fire or emergency medical service experience, including at least five years in a high level supervisory position (Chief, Assistant, or Deputy preferred). NH Firefighter Level II, EMT-Advanced, and CDL-B preferred. Equivalent combination of skills and experience may be considered. The Chief is strongly preferred to live within approximately 15 miles of the Town border or be able to move to do so within 6 months. Desired skills in the next Chief include budgeting, building collaborative interagency relationships, effective oral/written communications, fire ground management, incident command, emergency management, and the ability to lead and bring together a team with divergent opinions. Priorities for the next Chief will be strengthening the department’s on-call membership, coordinating station improvement projects, and developing specifications for the new engine. Experience working in a combined on-call and full-time department is ideal.Salary range for this position is $86,000 to $107,000 and includes a competitive benefit package. Candidates interested in full or part time employment will be considered. Interested candidates should submit a Town application, cover letter, resume, and (3) references to Town Administrator Michael Branley, PO Box 10009, Swanzey, NH 03446, or mbranley@swanzeynh.gov. Review of applications will begin on January 26th. The Town of Swanzey is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Town of Swanzey seeks Fire ChiefContact:Job OpportunityThe Town of Swanzey (pop. 7,270), located in southwestern New Hampshire’s Monadnock Region, seeks a qualified individual to serve as its next Fire Chief. Working under the general direction of the Board of Selectmen, the Fire Chief is responsible for supervising, directing, and managing all administrative and technical aspects of the Swanzey Fire Department.The Swanzey Fire Department has a total 2023 operating budget of over $700,000, excluding benefits and capital purchases. The Chief oversees all personnel in the department, which is made up of a part-time Assistant Chief, full-time Fire Inspector / Deputy Chief, and roughly 30 call firefighters and emergency medical responders. Ambulance coverage is provided to the community by Cheshire County EMS on a contracted basis. This “working chief” plays a critical role in responding to the community’s 1,100+ annual fire and medical calls.Swanzey has three fire stations spread throughout the community, which has an area of 45 square miles and roughly 65 miles of Town maintained roads. The Fire Chief oversees fleet management for the vehicles, equipment, and apparatus of the department, which currently includes: rescue vehicles, three engines, a heavy rescue, a tanker, and a ladder truck.The ideal candidate to join our team in this department head level position will have a bachelor’s degree in fire science, safety, or a closely related field and ten years of fire or emergency medical service experience, including at least five years in a high level supervisory position (Chief, Assistant, or Deputy preferred). NH Firefighter Level II, EMT-Advanced, and CDL-B preferred. Equivalent combination of skills and experience may be considered. The Chief is strongly preferred to live within approximately 15 miles of the Town border or be able to move to do so within 6 months. Desired skills in the next Chief include budgeting, building collaborative interagency relationships, effective oral/written communications, fire ground management, incident command, emergency management, and the ability to lead and bring together a team with divergent opinions. Priorities for the next Chief will be strengthening the department’s on-call membership, coordinating station improvement projects, and developing specifications for the new engine. Experience working in a combined on-call and full-time department is ideal.Salary range for this position is $86,000 to $107,000 and includes a competitive benefit package. Candidates interested in full or part time employment will be considered. Interested candidates should submit a Town application, cover letter, resume, and (3) references to Town Administrator Michael Branley, PO Box 10009, Swanzey, NH 03446, or mbranley@swanzeynh.gov. Review of applications will begin on January 26th. The Town of Swanzey is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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