Assistant Fire Chief of EMS

Lancaster, NE - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 98000 - 102000

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Application Opening Date:01/06/2026

Application Closing Date: 02/06/2026

Schedule: Day/Evening/Overnight/Weekend Shifts

Manheim Township is pleased to announce an exciting senior-level leadership opportunity for an experienced Fire and EMS leader to serve as the Townships first Assistant Fire Chief of EMS. This historic position reflects the continued growth and evolution of the Manheim Township Fire Rescue (MTFR) system which is expanding its core mission to include Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Position Overview:

The Assistant Fire Chief of EMS will be responsible for overseeing daily Fire and EMS operations and program development. Reporting directly to the Fire Chief this role plays a critical part in integrating EMS into the Fire Rescue system while maintaining excellence in fire suppression emergency response training and community engagement.

This position requires a collaborative forward-thinking leader with strong operational administrative and personnel management skills.

MTFR is an all-hazards fire rescue agency serving a community of 44138 residents across 24 square miles from four fire rescue stations. MTFR operates as an active combination fire rescue system consisting of two full-time career Chief Fire Officers one career Fire Marshal five career Fire Captains six career Fire Lieutenants and thirty-two career Firefighter/EMTs. The department is further supported by twenty part-time career Firefighter/EMTs one full-time Fleet Mechanic one full-time Administrative Assistant one part-time Logistics Specialist and twenty volunteers who serve in roles including Firefighters Administrative Support and Auxiliary Support.

Interested and qualified applicants may apply by completing the application process:

1. Application forms are available at the Manheim Township Municipal Office 1840 Municipal Drive Lancaster PA 17601 or online at

2. Completed applications must be sealed addressed and returned to the Fire Chief 1840 Municipal Drive Lancaster PA 17601 and marked APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF. Applications must be received or postmarked no later than Friday February 6 2026 at 4:00pm.

3. Questions on this recruitment announcement can be directed to the Fire Chief at

Manheim Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience:

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Application Opening Date:01/06/2026 Application Closing Date: 02/06/2026 Schedule: Day/Evening/Overnight/Weekend ShiftsManheim Township is pleased to announce an exciting senior-level leadership opportunity for an experienced Fire and EMS leader to serve as the Townships first Assistant Fire Chief o...