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Fire Battalion Chief

Patterson, CA ยท On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Fire Battalion Chief Annual Salary: $128,352.48 $156,013.20 The City of Patterson's Fire Department is seeking to fill the position of Fire Battalion Chief. The Fire Battalion Chief is responsible ...

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$60 - $80/hr

JOB SUMMARY A Fire Battalion Chief manages and works with various groups in the fire department ... of search and rescue, forcible entry, ventilation, salvage, overhaul. Responsible to for ...

Battalion Chief

Sachse, TX ยท On-site

$100 - $125/hr

... of fire suppression, EMS, rescue, and special operations services. This role provides leadership ... The Battalion Chief may serve as the Incident Commander at emergency scenes and acts in the ...

Battalion Chief

Farmington, UT ยท On-site

$35.33 - $47.62/hr

BATTALION CHIEF Farmington Fire is excited to announce a Battalion Chief of Medical Services ... Fire Service Instructor 1; within one (1) year of hire- position dependent. * Utah State Rescue ...

Fire Battalion Chief

Matthews, NC ยท On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Battalion Chiefs are salaried, FLSA-exempt positions. Selected candidates will participate in a ... The department staffs three stations, 3 engines, a ladder, a heavy rescue, and an EMS squad. In ...

Battalion Chief

Farmington, UT ยท On-site

$35.33 - $47.62/hr

BATTALION CHIEF Farmington Fire is excited to announce a Battalion Chief of Medical Services ... Fire Service Instructor 1; within one (1) year of hire- position dependent. * Utah State Rescue ...

Battalion Chief

Arroyo Grande, CA ยท On-site

$151K - $183K/yr

Oversees implementation of the Department's training programs for fire fighting, technical rescue ... Five Cities Fire Authority Battalion Chief Task Book (if not completed at time of appointment) All ...

Battalion Chief

Farmington, UT ยท On-site

$100 - $125/hr

BATTALION CHIEFFarmington Fire is excited to announce a Battalion Chief of Medical Services ... Fire Service Instructor 1; within one (1) year of hire- position dependent.Utah State Rescue ...

Fire Chief

Nolensville, TN ยท On-site

$125 - $150/hr

The Town of Nolensville, TN, (pop. 17,076) is seeking an experienced fire and rescue service ... as a Battalion Chief Officer or higher. The candidate should possess training in emergency ...

Battalion Chief - Eagan

Eagan, MN ยท On-site

$38.87 - $50.39/hr

Job Posting Elevate your career with the Eagan Fire Department as our next Battalion Chief. Lead ... fire, EMS, training, rescue, hazardous materials, and community risk reduction services. Help ...

The Battalion Chief plays a critical leadership role overseeing a small team of 5-10 members across multiple fire stations. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety standards ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for battalion chief fire rescue in the United States is $124,409.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,000.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Battalion Chief Fire Rescue job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,409 per year, or $59.8 per hour.

Fire Battalion Chief

Patterson, CA โ€ข On-site

$125 - $150/hr

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Fire Battalion Chief

Annual Salary: $128,352.48 $156,013.20

The City of Patterson's Fire Department is seeking to fill the position of Fire Battalion Chief. The Fire Battalion Chief is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and supervising the daily operations of the assigned division(s), or shift, including serving as on-scene incident commander, directing emergency response operations for all incident types, and exercising sound judgment and independent decision-making in accordance with established organizational policies and procedures.

The Fire Battalion Chief for the City of Patterson will respond to emergency incidents for both suppression and evaluation; commands the firefighting activities of fire companies in response to all emergency incidents; serves as Duty Officer for assigned shifts; performs a full range of administrative duties and tasks; develops, implements, and monitors all training activities and requirements; performs related duties as required and special projects assigned.

The ideal candidate leads by example; is a positive influencer and creates a sense of unity through a shared common vision; and by fostering trust, credibility, collaboration, and teamwork. Possesses a strong command presence with excellent verbal, written communication, listening, interpersonal and administrative skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in fire science, fire administration, business or public administration, or a related field; Bachelors degree is highly desirable. Completion of all courses of the California State Board of Fire Services Chief Fire Officerseries.
  • Six (6) years of increasingly responsible full-time, career fire suppression and fire prevention experience in a professionally recognized fire agency; four (4) years of Company Officer experience equivalent to that of a Fire Captain with the City of Patterson.

Deadline to apply: September 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Tentative Recruitment Schedule
  • Assessments and Presentation - October 22, 2026
  • Fire Chief's Interview - November 4, 2026
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