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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