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City of Anacortes, WA

Assistant Fire Chief

Anacortes, WA · On-site

$131K - $166K/yr

Anacortes, WA Job Type: Full-Time Department: Fire Opening Date: 07/31/2026 Closing Date: 8/21/2026 ... The Assistant Fire Chief may be assigned primary roles in operations, prevention, training, or EMS ...

City of Anacortes

Assistant Fire Chief

Anacortes, WA · On-site

$131K - $166K/yr

Represents the department with a high level of professionalism in operational and communicative capacity to other departments, agencies, the public, and elected officials. Maintains a positive ...

City of Pasadena

Fire Chief

Pasadena, TX · On-site

Establishes the departmental goals, policies, operational priorities, and long-range strategic ... Provides leadership, supervision, and professional development for Assistant Fire Chiefs, officers ...

Vectrus, Inc

Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention

Helena, MT · On-site

$115 - $155/hr

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Fire Chief, PM, DPM or COR to support departmental ... The Assistant Fire Chief (Fire Prevention) may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities ...

V2X

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Fire Chief, PM, DPM or COR to support departmental ... The Assistant Fire Chief (Fire Prevention) may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Fire Department Civilian vs Firefighter?

AspectAssistant Fire Department CivilianFirefighter
Required CertificationsCPR, First Aid, and possibly EMT certificationFirefighter I & II, EMT certification
Work EnvironmentAdministrative, support roles, station maintenanceActive firefighting, rescue operations, emergency response
Employer & Industry UsageFire departments, municipal agenciesFire departments, emergency services

The main difference is that Assistant Fire Department Civilians typically handle administrative, support, or station duties, requiring certifications like CPR and First Aid, but not firefighting certifications. Firefighters are trained to respond directly to fires and emergencies, performing rescue and suppression tasks. Both roles are essential but differ significantly in responsibilities and training requirements.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - FIRE DEPARTMENT

City of Dickinson, ND

Dickinson, ND • On-site

$19.84 - $21.05/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Salary: $19.84 - $21.05 Hourly
Location : Public Safety Center- 2475 State Ave N, Dickinson, ND
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00591
Department: FIRE DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 8/29/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Job Description
The City of Dickinson is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our Fire Department team. If you're organized, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact in public safety. Be a key part of a department that truly makes a difference - apply today!
Pay: $19.84 - $21.05 per hour (DOE)
Schedule: Monday - Friday, full-time
What You'll Do:You'll be the go-to person for essential administrative support - helping keep the department running smoothly so our first responders can focus on protecting the community. It's meaningful, mission-driven work where every task matters.
Why Join Us?We don't just offer a job - we offer a rewarding career with incredible benefits:
  • 80%-100% City-Paid Health Insurance
  • Optional Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • 13 Paid Holidays + Generous Vacation & Sick Leave
  • NDPERS Retirement Plan + Optional 457 Plan
  • 50% Off Community Center Membership for You & Your Family
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Emergency Closure & Bereavement Leave
  • Supportive, Team-Focused Work Environment

Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Two years of related experience preferred (but we're willing to train the right candidate!)

Click here for the full job description
Ready to support a team that saves lives? Apply today to join a community-driven department where your administrative talents help power a vital mission.
The City of Dickinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our growing team.
Employer-Paid Benefits
  • Vacation
    • 96 hours annually (Years 1-5)
  • Sick Leave
    • 96 hours annually
    • Up to 16 hours/year can be used as Personal Leave
  • Longevity Pay
    • Annual pay based on tenure (After 5 Years)
  • Bereavement Pay
    • 3 days per occurrence
    • Up to 9 days/year with supervisor approval
  • Shift Differential Compensation (nonexempt employees only)
    • Additional pay for hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
  • Weather & Emergency Closure Leave
    • Up to 8 hours pay for scheduled staff
    • Premium pay for essential staff required to work
  • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Up to $1500 per semester
  • Paid Holidays
    • 12 holidays + 1 day for your birthday
      • Paid holidays: New Year's, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employer/Employee Shared-Cost Benefits
  • Health Insurance
    • NDPERS Sanford Health Plan PPO
    • Employer share: 80%, Employee share: 20% (Additional 1% paid each year of employment, once employed for 20 years, coverage 100% city paid)
      • Rates: Family - $470.72/month
      • Single - $194.73/month
  • Flexible Spending Account
    • $450 annual contribution provided by the city for all Full-Time employees to be used for eligible medical expenses
  • Mandatory Participation Retirement Plans
    • NDPERS Defined Contribution Retirement Plan: Employee 4%, Employer 5.26%, employee can elect to go up another 1-3% with a corresponding employer match in the first 30 days of employment.
    • NDPERS Defined Benefit Hybrid Public Safety Plan: Employee 5.5%, Employer 8.81%, RHIC Employer Contribution 1.14%
  • Group Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D (The Standard)
    • $60,000 Term Life Insurance
    • Employer pays 50% of the premium; employee pays $2.64/month
    • Dependent coverage is optional at an additional employee cost

Employee-Paid Benefits
  • Voluntary Life Insurance Above $60,000 (The Standard)
    • Employees may purchase additional coverage at their own cost
  • West River Community Center Membership
    • 50% discount on annual membership
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (HealthEquity)
    • Medical: Pre-tax up to $3400 for 2026 plus the employer's $450 contribution
    • Daycare: Pre-tax up to $7500 for 2026
  • Vision Insurance (The Standard/VSP)
    • Employee Only - $8.04/month
    • Employee + Spouse - $13.54/month
    • Employee + Children - $13.80/month
    • Family - $21.84/month
  • Dental Insurance (UnitedHealthcare)
    • Low Plan(up to $1000 coverage/year)
      • Employee Only - $22.58/month
      • Employee + Spouse - $45.47/month
      • Employee + Child(ren) - $55.66/month
      • Family- $83.83/month
    • High Plan(up to $2000 coverage/year)
      • Employee Only - $26.08/month
      • Employee + Spouse - $52.94/month
      • Employee + Child(ren) - $62.42/month
      • Family- $94.90/month
  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation
    • Roth or Pre-Tax options available
  • Aflac
    • Supplemental insurance (e.g., Short Term Disability, Cancer Care, Accident, etc.)

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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No

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How many years work experience do you have with customer service?
  • None
  • Less than 3 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 6 or more years

03
Do you have data entry experience?
  • None
  • Less than 3 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 6 or more years

04
How many years of experience do you have with Canva/Social Media?
  • None
  • 2 years or less
  • 3-4 years
  • 5 or more years

05
Do you have accounts payable/accounts receivable experience, including credit card payments and processing?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 2-3 years
  • 4 or more years

06
Do you have Microsoft Office Suite experience? (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
  • None
  • 2 years or less
  • 3-4 years
  • 5 or more years

07
Are you bilingual?
  • Yes
  • No

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