Fire Chief - Norwood Young America

Centennial Lakes Police Department

$114K — $156K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in fire service leadership and management
  • Strong background in emergency medical services (EMS)
  • Knowledge of fire prevention strategies and public education
  • Ability to manage a diverse team of paid-on-call and volunteer firefighters
  • Excellent communication and decision-making skills
  • Understanding of fiscal management and budget preparation

Responsibilities

  • Administer and oversee daily operations of the fire department
  • Lead firefighting, emergency medical response, and rescue operations
  • Develop and implement fire prevention and public education programs
  • Conduct training sessions and ensure team readiness
  • Collaborate with city leadership on staffing and equipment needs
  • Manage department compliance with regulations and safety standards
Full Job Description
Salary: $55.18 - $75.20 Hourly
Location : Norwood Young America
Job Type: FT
Job Number: Norwood Young America
Department: Not Applicable
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 9/29/2026 3:00 PM Central

Job Posting

The Fire Chief is responsible for the administration, direction and operational oversight of the Norwood Young America Fire Department. This position provides leadership for fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue operations, fire prevention, public education, training, emergency preparedness and other fire and life-safety services authorized by the City. The Fire Chief serves as the chief administrative and operational officer of the Fire Department. It shall lead a paid-on-call, volunteer, part-time, or combination department in a professional, accountable, and fiscally responsible manner. The position reports to the City Administrator and provides recommendations to City leadership regarding service levels, staffing, equipment, training, regulatory compliance, capital needs and long-range fire service planning.

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