Fire Chief
FIRE CHIEF
Salina Fire Department
City of Salina, Kansas
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov
Duties:
· Directs, plans & coordinates the administration of City of Salina’s Fire Department programs involving fire prevention, suppression & emergency medical services & hazardous materials for four (4) fire stations, responsible for departmental supervision of a large number of employees.
· Plans & directs the organization, allocation of manpower, training & functioning of the department to assure an effective & efficient program of fire suppression, prevention, rescue & emergency medical services.
· Ensures department is in continual readiness state to effectively deal with emergencies; assumes incident commander role for firefighting activities at major fires & emergencies; oversees the enforcement of laws, ordinances & rules relating to life safety in buildings.
· Directs the development & maintenance of pre-fire plans for commercial, industrial & multi-family buildings; makes recommendations for revisions of fire code & ordinances; maintains liaison development with building services & utilities personnel.
· Supervises fire department personnel, evaluates performance, handles confidential information; analyzes & interprets cost reports, work records & operating procedures; prepares technical reports & evaluations; establishes, implements, & achieves department goals & objectives.
· Visits fire stations to inspect equipment, coordinate day-to-day activities & meet with subordinates; directs record maintenance on fire occurrences, department equipment, personnel, training & related records; analyzes facility & equipment needs to develop specifications for equipment & apparatus purchase.
· Prepares & administers budgets; oversees departmental purchasing.
· Reviews & evaluates department operations, training & development programs as a basis for developing improved organization, methods & policies; evaluates service efficiency & effectiveness; makes decisions in accordance with regulations, policies & procedures.
· Attends meetings & reports to City Commission, rural fire district boards, & other boards & commissions as required; engages in public speaking opportunities.
Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in public administration, fire science, fire administration, or a related field.
· Must obtain Kansas EMT certification or higher-level certification within one (1) year from start date.
Experience:
· Over six (6) years of progressively responsible fire operations experience including firefighting, fire prevention, & emergency medical services.
·  Four (4) years in a command or administrative capacity.
Requirements:
·  Must live within the corporate limits of the city.
·  Must possess a valid Kansas Class B driver’s license.
·  Prohibited from smoking or using tobacco products at any time, on or off the job.
Pay DOQ EOE:
·  Starting pay: $103,710-134,824/yr.
·  Full range: $103,710-159,559/yr.
Paid Time Off:
• 60 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 60 hours earned during the year (120 hours in first year).
• 96 hours of sick leave during first year.
Application Deadline: Until filled.
First review 11/01/2024.
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov
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