Salary: $160,599.00 - $178,399.00 Annually
Location : Elk River
Job Type: FT
Job Number: Elk River
Department: Not Applicable
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/28/2026 6:00 PM Central
Job Posting
The City of Elk River is seeking a highly experienced and visionary executive-level leader to serve as our next Fire Chief. This is a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated and professional fire department committed to exceptional public safety services.
Bachelor's degree in fire science, public administration, business administration, or a related field is required. A master's degree is preferred. Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible fire safety experience in an on-call fire agency or full-time fire department. Senior executive-level leadership experience.
The compensation range for the next Fire Chief is $160,599 to $178,399.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume at Questions may be directed to Jon Fehlman at (847) 380-3240 ext. 142.
Electronic applications only. The application deadline is October 30, 2026, EOB.
Benefits information is not available for this position. Please contact the city directly for this information.
