Job description
Company Description
Wayne Township Fire Department Indianapolis is a professional Fire and Emergency Services Organization located in Indianapolis, IN, serving a population of 146,000 in 36 square miles. The department responds from five fire stations equipped with engines, ladder trucks, paramedic ambulances, and specialized teams. With an annual incident volume of approximately 20,000 calls for service, the department is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of the community.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Fire Chief at Wayne Township Fire Department Indianapolis. The Fire Chief will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of fire prevention, emergency services management, fire investigation, and emergency response operations in coordination with the department's teams and staff. The role requires strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills to ensure effective and efficient emergency response services.
Qualifications
- Fire Prevention and Fire Service expertise
- Emergency Services and Emergency Management skills
- Fire Investigation knowledge
- Experience in leading and managing emergency response teams
- Strong decision-making and crisis management abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Certification or training in Firefighting and Emergency Response
- Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, or related field
- Leadership and management experience in a career fire department
- Thorough understanding of financial management and budgeting
Industry
Employment Type
Full-time
