Current Job Postings
10/01/2026
Fire Chief
Hartland Fire Department | Hartland, WI
Application Deadline 12/31/2026
Position Overview
Reporting to the Village Manager, the Fire Chief will be a steady and principled leader who fosters a culture of professionalism, accountability, and trust. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to navigate complex organizational issues, address challenges thoughtfully and consistently, and maintain focus on the department’s mission during periods of change. The Fire Chief will join a talented executive team committed to delivering exceptional service.
More than an operational leader, the Fire Chief serves as a trusted advisor, strategic thinker, and community partner, helping shape the organization’s future while upholding the highest standards in emergency response, community risk reduction, employee development, and public trust.
Position Summary
The Fire Chief assumes responsibility for the administration, supervision, and management of the Hartland Fire Department, ensuring operational readiness. The Fire Chief coordinates emergency fire and medical service operations, oversees fire prevention, education, safety, and fire inspections. The Fire Chief supervises and develops staff members. Additionally, the Fire Chief prepares and manages the fire budget, develops policy, collaborates with other departments and represents the Village Board and the Police and Fire Commission. The Fire Chief serves as the face of the Village during fire and emergency medical incident scenes and works closely with other agencies.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, and operational excellence through visible and effective leadership
- Support workforce development, recruitment, retention, and succession planning efforts across all ranks
- Develops and implements policies, procedures, and regulations governing all aspects of departmental operations. Ensures alignment with local, state, and federal guidelines
- Enforces Wisconsin Statues, the Wisconsin Administrative Code, Department Operating Guidelines and the Village Code in matters relating to fire prevention, code enforcement, public education and fire suppression within the Village and area served.
- Formulates, executes, and evaluates both short-term and long-range goals and objectives for the Fire Department. Including plans for future service growth, capital needs, emerging public safety challenges and a new fire station.
- Ensures efficient deployment of resources during emergency scene operations and effective incident management. Directs firefighting and emergency rescue activities and actively engages in Incident Command at emergency scenes.
- Prepares and reviews bid specifications and coordinates the purchase of department vehicles and equipment.
- The Fire Chief shall be the custodian of all official records of the Fire Department.
- Manages payment requests and departmental budget. Reviews and approves departmental purchases while maintaining high standards of quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Participate in the selection and promotion of department employees. Advises and directs subordinates in the performance of their duties.
- Ensures the department fosters a respectful and supportive atmosphere for all personnel, promoting effective communication and teamwork.
- Ensure state-mandated training and educational requirements are met by department personnel. Prepares and reviews performance evaluations.
- Responds to emergency incidents within the Village.
- Serves as a liaison, representing the Fire Department in meetings and in collaboration with other Village departments, outside agencies, local, state, and federal officials, as well as the media and the public.
- Leads community risk reduction initiatives, promoting fire safety awareness.
- The Chief shall determine the needs of the Fire Department by evaluating the use of current equipment, assessing and researching the need for additional equipment that would be necessary to protect residences and businesses.
- Attends conferences and training courses to stay informed about current trends in the field.
- Maintains high-quality skills using computers software and office equipment used to perform duties such as word processing, databases, spreadsheets, E-mail, and office equipment. Use technology to produce accurate and complete reports.
- Perform such other duties as are incumbent upon him or her as the commanding officer of the Fire Department.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of Ten years (10) years of officer leadership experience within a career fire and emergency medical services organization, including at least five years of command-level leadership experience at the rank of Battalion Chief, Division Chief, Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief, and/or Fire Chief.
- Demonstrated experience as an innovative, collaborative, and effective leader in Fire/EMS operations with a focus on staff management.
- Valid Wisconsin driver’s license or the ability to acquire a Wisconsin driver’s license within six (6) months.
- Must have certifications as Firefighter II and Fire Officer II. Fire Inspector, EMT Basic or Paramedic certifications are desired but not required.
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 certifications.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of modern EMS, fire suppression, hazardous materials, fire prevention, investigation, inspection and training principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
- Familiarity with national, state, and local laws, as well as fire safety and building codes. Working knowledge of Municipal Code, Safety Policies and Police and Fire Commission regulations and rules of procedure.
- Understanding of NRP (National Response Plan) principles.
- Familiarity with Shared Services agreements, Mutual Aid agreements, Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS). Working knowledge of NFPA codes, DSPS 330 & 332, ISO audits, and 2% Dues audits.
- Proficiently manage departmental budget, personnel, and Fire-EMS administration.
- Skill in planning and administering fire service programs and operations with a familiarity of the budgeting processes in a municipal department.
- Ability to organize and direct fire suppression operations utilizing the Incident Command System (ICS) model. Ability to maintain composure under highly stressful and potentially hazardous conditions.
- Knowledge of community relations and public education.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with elected officials, employees, the public, and media. Maintain effective working relationships.
- Advanced supervisory skills for effective planning, organization, staffing and control. Sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Assess fire suppression operations and effectively assign and coordinate firefighter personnel combined with a working knowledge of modern building construction.
- Ability to work well with others in the performance of duties.
- Skill in operating a variety of fire and life safety tools and equipment.
- Skill in report writing and using office equipment (computer, telephone, two-way radio, etc.). Proficiency in using common office software applications (e.g. Word, Excel) and job-related including Fire and EMS RMS, fire inspection, training and pre-plan software.
The Ideal Fire Chief Will Demonstrate
- Proven executive and organizational leadership experience.
- The ability to inspire, develop, and empower employees.
- Uphold the utmost integrity in all aspects of the role.
- Experience working in a combination full-time / part-time department.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience working effectively in a collaborative labor-management environment.
- Strategic thinking and sound judgment.
- Demonstrated integrity and professional courage.
- The ability to balance operational demands with long-term organizational planning.
- A genuine appreciation for community engagement and customer service
- The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success leading through organizational change, addressing sensitive organizational and employee relations issues, and building credibility with employees, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
COMPENSATION:
This position is salary paid position. Depending on qualifications, the paygrade starting wage is $115,000 – $145,000, which would be commensurate with experience. If eligible, the position includes regular Village Benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, FSA, and retirement benefits.
TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, Application and responses to the essay questions to Ryan Bailey, Village Manager at ryanb@villageofhartand.wi.gov
https://www.villageofhartland.wi.gov/927/Fire-Chief-Opening
Click here for the Recruitment Packet.
Click here for the Job Description.
Click here for the Job Application.
Click here for the Essay Questions.
10/01/2026
Deputy Fire Chief
City of Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau, MO
Application Deadline 09/18/2027
THE DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
Under the general direction of the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief plans, supervises, and coordinates the activities of the Operations Division. This position provides highly responsible and technical staff assistance and leadership in accomplishing the Department’s fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials response, and safety goals. The Deputy Chief performs the role of incident commander and also serves as Acting Fire Chief in the absence of the Fire Chief.
WHY APPLY
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department is entering an important period of generational transition, creating a meaningful role for the next Deputy Fire Chief in helping shape its future. With a younger workforce, modern apparatus, strong benefits, specialized response capabilities, and an established community risk reduction program, the Department has a solid foundation for continued growth. The next Deputy Chief will serve as a key operational leader with significant influence over culture, accountability, training, safety, and professional development. This is an opportunity for an engaged leader to develop the next generation of officers, strengthen labor-management relationships, and work closely with the Fire Chief to advance the organization.
For questions on this position, please contact:
Gordie Olson
GMP Consultants
720) 518-7420
09/30/2026
Deputy Fire Chief
Pekin Fire Department | Pekin, IL
Application Deadline October 16, 2026
The City of Pekin is now accepting Firefighter applications.
All testing requirements and instructions are included in the Pekin Fire Department Application Packet.
The Fire and Police Commission of the City of Pekin will conduct testing on October 31, 2026 to establish an Original Appointment List for the Pekin Fire Department. The testing process includes:
- Written Examination
- Aerial Ladder Climb
- Oral Interview
The Firefighter is an entry-level position within the Pekin Fire Department with duties encompassing firefighting, hazardous materials response, rescue, emergency medical services, and public engagement.
Training Requirement: Successful candidates are required to complete basic firefighter training through a State of Illinois approved Fire Academy and become a licensed Paramedic as a mandatory requirement of employment.
09/17/2026
Fire Chief
City of Sycamore
Position Open until 5pm October 15, 2026
The City of Sycamore is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking leader to serve as its next Fire
Chief. This is an opportunity to lead a well-established department while helping shape its future
through strong leadership, employee development, operational excellence, and long-range planning.
Reporting directly to the City Manager and serving as a member of the City’s executive management
team, the Fire Chief provides leadership and overall direction for fire suppression, emergency medical
services, rescue, fire prevention, emergency management, and community risk reduction.
The Fire Chief leads a department consisting of 30 fire personnel, a Deputy Fire Chief, and a full-time
administrative employee operating from two fire stations. In 2025, the Department responded to
2,926 emergency incidents. The City maintains an ISO Class 4 rating, while the Fire Protection District
is rated Class 4Y.
While the Fire Chief provides executive leadership for the Department, this is also a hands-on
leadership position. The Fire Chief shares rotating after-hours command and on-call responsibilities
with the Deputy Fire Chief and responds to significant incidents when needed. The Chief is expected
to be visible, accessible, and engaged with Department personnel and the community.
The Fire Chief is responsible for the management and oversight of a $7,965,060 Fire Department
budget. The next Chief will have the opportunity to build on the Department’s strong foundation while
preparing the organization for future staffing, operational, and community needs.
Residency within the City of Sycamore is preferred. The City values having its Fire Chief live in or near
the community and will consider reasonable residency arrangements for the successful candidate.
09/10/2026
Fire Prevention and Education Officer
City of Urbana
Open Until Filled
Under general direction, the Fire Prevention and Education Officer position is primarily responsible for code enforcement and field operations of the Community Risk Reduction (CRR)Division. Responsibilities include conducting code enforcement inspections, coordinating public safety education, fire prevention activities, and CRR program functions and projects as assigned. This position is responsible for enforcement and education activities pertaining to the entire Urbana community, with jurisdictional focus on either the City of Urbana or the University of Illinois campus, as assigned by the Deputy Fire Chief of CRR.
07/21/2026
Fire Chief
City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
First Review Date - July 6, 2026
The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a Fire Chief for Iowa's second-largest city, a vibrant community of roughly 139,000 residents located in eastern Iowa along the Cedar River. Positioned in the heart of the Cedar Rapids–Iowa City corridor, the city serves as the economic and cultural center for the region. The City spans 72 square miles and operates with a 2027 total budget of $928 million, a General Fund of $179 million, and staffing of over 1,300 people. Incorporated in 1849, the City of Cedar Rapids operates under a Council-Manager form of government.
