Fire Marshal

Loveland Fire Rescue Authority (LFRA) is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Fire Marshal for our progressive all-hazards emergency services organization. The Fire Marshal position is a sworn Chief-level position responsible for providing policy direction administrative oversight and strategic leadership for the Community Safety Division. Reporting to the Risk Reduction and Readiness Assistant Fire Chief the Fire Marshal is responsible for advancing community risk reduction efforts while ensuring compliance with fire and life safety codes.

Salary Information: The annual salary for this exempt position is $168211.

Benefits Information: At LFRA we recognize the importance of providing a comprehensive benefit program to help you and your eligible family members maintain your health and well-being. LFRA offers the following benefits:

• Medical dental and vision benefits
• Retirement Plans: 401(a) with employer match and voluntary 457
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off including vacation medical and holidays
• Staff Psychologist & peer support team

To view information on LFRAs complete benefit package refer to our 2026 Employee Benefits Guide.

Specifically the Fire Marshal will:

• Develop present and implement local code amendments; prepare code adoption documents for Authority jurisdictions.
• Oversee the Community Safety Division (CSD) including staff supervision for plan reviews inspections permitting fire investigations and code development.
• Manage the CSD budget write policies and oversee the completion of reports.
• Conduct and manage fire prevention inspections for compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Represent LFRA in meetings with construction development professionals governmental agencies and public safety partners.
• Oversee the construction development process to ensure all projects are designed and built in compliance with adopted codes and standards.
• Act as the primary liaison between LFRA and various municipal and county departments; facilitating collaboration with the development community on matters related to the Municipal and Fire Codes land use legislation and fire prevention programs.
• Attend Authority District and Council meetings to provide information on CSD matters.

We are looking for a candidate that demonstrates:

• Proficiency in applying International Fire and Building Codes NFPA standards and local ordinances while balancing regulatory compliance with practical solutions.
• Knowledge of building design and construction including load considerations fire behavior and collapse potential as well as the design operation and maintenance of fire protection systems.
• Advanced leadership supervisory management and motivational skills essential to effective and efficient development and utilization of human resources.
• Strong political acumen and collaboration skills with the ability to build consensus across jurisdictions and maintain relationships with elected officials regulators and community partners.
• Exceptional communication skills including public education report writing and interagency coordination.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelors degree preferred; fields of study such as Fire Science Fire Protection Engineering Fire Management Public Administration or similar are particularly desirable. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Center for Professional Excellence (CPSE) - Fire Marshal designation or International Code Council (ICC) Certified Fire Marshal within twelve (12) months of hire date.
  

Experience

• Five years as a full-time fire service professional required.
• Two years supervisory experience required.

Licenses/Certifications Required at Time of Application (copies of all required certifications must be attached to this application in order to be considered):

• Valid drivers license with a safe driving record
• International Code Council (ICC) Plans Examiner
• International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) - Fire Investigation Technician or National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) - Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator

To view the complete job details including certifications required after hire please refer to the full job description: LFRA Fire Marshal Job Description.

Recruitment Timeline

(LFRA reserves the right to alter any recruitment process without notice)

*must be in-person - Loveland CO

Notices regarding the State of Colorado:

• In compliance with Colorados Job Application Fairness Act JAFA any materials you submit as part of this application you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
• Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.

E-Verify

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Equal Opportunity Employer

LFRA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race color religion national origin gender age sexual orientation gender variance marital status genetic information military status disability or any other status protected by law or regulation. We encourage value and respect diversity.

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Veterans Preference

LFRA applies a veterans preference to all hiring accordance with C.R.S.former military personnel or their surviving spouse must be verified as a veteran by providing their or the service members DD214. The veterans preference does not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by LFRA. Complete and submit a LFRA Veterans Preference application form.