VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

FIRE BATTALION CHIEF

$93,330 - $102,663 (D.O.E.)

The Fredericksburg Fire Department is actively seeking qualified candidates to join our team as a Battalion Chief. This role involves providing leadership and supervision to field operations and support services.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise firefighting and EMS operations across multiple work locations
Direct and manage station administration and emergency response activities
Deploy personnel and equipment efficiently during emergencies
Evaluate situations and develop suppression and EMS plans at emergency scenes
Oversee and supervise company level officers to ensure company readiness
Handles disciplinary matters and solves employee problems
Conducts performance evaluations on personnel
Will be able to perform public relations activities by speaking before civic groups, business leaders, other agency heads and City officials on the mission of the fire department and its goals and objectives of providing customer service
Prepares and maintains budgets for their assigned areas of responsibility within Fire Department

Benefits:

Bilingual Pay Incentive
Complimentary Gym Membership
College Tuition Reimbursement Program
Opportunity to join specialty teams (HAZMAT, Water/Dive Rescue, Tactical EMS, Honor Guard)
VRS Retirement with Hazardous Duty supplement
Retirement Health Insurance stipend
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous vacation, sick, and holiday leave
13 paid holidays annually
ALS Certification stipend: $4,000 for Advanced EMTs, $6,000 for EMT-Intermediates, $10,000 for Paramedics
Paid training for ALS certification advancement to Paramedic

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Specialized training in firefighting and emergency response
7 years of experience in the Fire Service
At least 1 year of experience as a Fire Captain or equivalent
Valid driver’s license

Minimum Special Requirements:

Firefighter I and II
Hazardous Materials Operations
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Vehicle Operator Level III
Fire Instructor I
Fire Officer I
Obtain Fire Officer II within 12 months of appointment
Obtain Fire Instructor II within 12 months of appointment
Obtain Fire Officer III within 24 months of appointment
Obtain ICS 300 and ICS 400 within 24 months of appointment

Additional Information:

Criminal background and driving record checks required
Medical physical and polygraph exam are mandatory

For more details on assignments or job descriptions, please contact the City of Fredericksburg Fire Department Administrative offices at 540-372-1059. Join us and make a difference in our community!

Come join us as part of a knowledgeable and energetic organization committed to excellence in serving a thriving and growing community through commitment to the City’s Core Values. of Agile Innovation, Abundant Compassion, Outstanding Customer Service, Energized Work Environment, Essential Engagement and Unwavering Stewardship.

In order to meet testing requirements, applications, resumes, and required certifications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on May 30, 2025. Applications and additional information may be found at https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/Employment.

The City of Fredericksburg provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

City of Fredericksburg

Human Resources Department

715 Princess Anne Street, Room 209

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Fxbghire@fredericksburgva.gov

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