Deputy Fire Chiefs Operations & Support Services
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Job Location:
Harrisonburg, LA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 105955 - 119204
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
The City of Harrisonburg(pop. approximately 56879) located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley and one of the fastest growing cities in Virginia is home to James Madison University and Eastern Mennonite University. The Harrisonburg Fire Department is an ISO-Class II All-Hazards municipal agency providing essential emergency and non-emergency life safety services to the public who live work and travel in Harrisonburg.Click here to view information in the recruitment brochure.Additional information about the Fire Department is available at or on Facebook and Instagram.
The Harrisonburg Fire Department is recruiting to fill two Deputy Fire Chief positions (Operations and Support Services) due to upcoming retirements.The ideal candidates will be dynamic forward-thinking experienced professionals looking to provide strategic leadership and support the agencys continued commitment to public safety and organizational excellence. These are exempt full-time positions with benefits and a preferred hiring salary range of $105955 - $119204 annually with additional stipend(s) available depending upon qualifications.
Deputy Fire Chief of Operations (Earliest Anticipated Start Date is July 2026):As the Deputy Fire Chief of Operations youll be responsible for planning supervising directing and coordinating operations of the department including assisting with the general planning and administration of fire this role youll oversee Fire and Rescue Operations Specialized Operations (Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue) and Emergency Medical Services.
Deputy Fire Chief of Support Services (Earliest Anticipated Start Date is September-October 2026):As the Deputy Fire Chief of Support Services youll be responsible for planning implementing directing and supervising the support services functions of the department including but not limited to: Human Resources Training Information Technology Health and Safety Strategic Planning and administrative this role youll assist with the overall management and supervision of the department and manage all apparatus and vehicle maintenance.
A detailed list of essential functions physical requirements and the ideal candidates knowledge skills and abilities for these positions are available in the Deputy Fire Chief of Operations and Deputy Fire Chief of Support Services class specifications.Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Requirements for Both Positions:
- An associates/technical degree with coursework in fire administration human resource management supervision fire science fire prevention community risk reduction strategic planning or related field and extensive (6 or more years) experience at the rank of Fire Captain or above. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
- Valid drivers license at time of hire.
- NPQB or IFSAC Fire Officer III and Fire Instructor II certification at time of hire.
- Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services EMT (VAOEMS) certification required within 12 months of hire.
- Successful completion of the Departments Work Performance Evaluation annually.
- Participation in the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program is preferred but not required for consideration.
- DMV driving record review;
- Criminal background check;
- Social media screening;
- Personal History Statement;
- Credit check;
- NFPA 1582 physical; and
- Drug screen.
Supplemental Information
Application Requirements:In order to be considered for this position applicants must submit the following: City of Harrisonburg online application cover letter attachmentresume attachmentand 3 professional references contact information (name email and cell phone number).All required fields on the online employment application must be completed including your education history and work experience. Incomplete applications and applications with verification(s) of no prior education and/or work history will not be considered.
Applicants unable to attach documents via the online application should email the missing documentation to by the deadline indicated below in order to be further considered.
Application Deadline:Thursday May 21 2026at 5:00 pm EST. Candidates will not receive an application status update until after this date. Due to the amount of information requested from candidates please allow a minimum of 10 business days from the first review date to receive a status update.The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance retirement (VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty & MissionSquare) life insurance paid leave and holidays.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin disability or veteran status.
The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Chief
