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Fire Chief

Frisco, TX · On-site

... Fire Chiefs Academy Certified Fire Executive (CFE), or comparable executive credentials. * Executive leadership experience in a high-growth, high-complexity community. * Progressive operational ...

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... Fire Chiefs Academy Certified Fire Executive (CFE), or comparable executive credentials. * Executive leadership experience in a high-growth, high-complexity community. * Progressive operational ...

City of Berkeley, CA

Deputy Fire Chief

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$228K - $276K/yr

The position provides executive leadership to three Battalion Chiefs who manage day-to-day emergency operations from seven fire stations, with daily operational staffing consisting of seven fire ...

City of Berkeley

Deputy Fire Chief

Berkeley, CA

$228K - $276K/yr

The position provides executive leadership to three Battalion Chiefs who manage day-to-day emergency operations from seven fire stations, with daily operational staffing consisting of seven fire ...

City of Mesa

Fire Chief

Mesa, AZ

$191K - $258K/yr

... Fire Chiefs and a Deputy Director. THE POSITION The Fire Chief is appointed by the City Manager and provides executive leadership and administrative direction for all municipal fire and emergency ...

City of Mesa, AZ

Fire Chief

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$191K - $258K/yr

... Fire Chiefs and a Deputy Director. THE POSITION The Fire Chief is appointed by the City Manager and provides executive leadership and administrative direction for all municipal fire and emergency ...

City of Concord, NH

Deputy Fire Chief

Concord, NH · On-site

$114K - $150K/yr

... Fire Chiefs may be adjusted based on organizational needs and the experience, strengths, and skill sets of the leadership team. Candidates should therefore consider the position broadly and are ...

City of Concord (NH)

Deputy Fire Chief

Concord, NH · On-site

$114K - $150K/yr

... Fire Chiefs may be adjusted based on organizational needs and the experience, strengths, and skill sets of the leadership team. Candidates should therefore consider the position broadly and are ...

City of Richfield, MN

Fire Chief

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$142K - $186K/yr

Nature of Work Fire Chief - Richfield Fire Department The City of Richfield is seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as its next Fire Chief. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead ...

Cities, Inc.

$85K - $100K/yr

Professional and administrative Fire Chief Position. Directs and manages all firefighting, fire prevention, and fire service activities of the City of High Springs. The Fire Chief is responsible ...

City of Saint Paul, MN

Fire Chief

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

The Fire Chief provides executive leadership for the Saint Paul Fire Department and is responsible for ensuring the department is prepared to meet the evolving needs of the community. The Chief will ...

City of Saint Paul

Fire Chief

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$152K - $226K/yr

The Fire Chief provides executive leadership for the Saint Paul Fire Department and is responsible for ensuring the department is prepared to meet the evolving needs of the community. The Chief will ...

Cities, Inc.

NY · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Professional and administrative Fire Chief Position. Directs and manages all firefighting, fire prevention, and fire service activities of the City of High Springs. The Fire Chief is responsible ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for fire chiefs in the United States is $105,577.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $124,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Fire Chiefs vs Fire Captains?

AspectFire ChiefsFire Captains
Required CredentialsFire science degree, certifications, leadership trainingFire science training, certifications, leadership skills
Work EnvironmentAdministrative, strategic planning, department oversightOn-scene incident command, team supervision
Employer & Industry UsageFire departments, municipal agenciesFire departments, municipal agencies
Common Search & ComparisonLeadership roles, department managementOn-scene leadership, operational roles

Fire Chiefs and Fire Captains both play vital roles in fire departments, but differ mainly in scope and responsibilities. Fire Chiefs focus on strategic planning, administration, and overall department management, while Fire Captains handle on-scene incident command and team supervision. Both roles require similar certifications and work in the same environment, but their focus areas and leadership levels vary significantly.

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Infographic showing various Fire Chiefs job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,577 per year, or $50.8 per hour.

Fire Chief

Richfield, MN • On-site

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$142K - $186K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Richfield is seeking a visionary and collaborative Fire Chief to lead a dedicated team committed to protecting and serving the community. As Fire Chief, you will:

Provide strategic leadership for all aspects of the department including emergency fire and EMS response, fire prevention, organizational development, and community risk reduction.

Work closely with City leadership, regional partners, and the community to ensure the department remains responsive, innovative, and prepared to meet evolving public safety needs.

Qualifications

Ability to be licensed by the State of Minnesota as a firefighter.

At least ten years of progressively responsible fire service experience, with at least five years serving in a chief officer role in a combination or career fire department.

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Administration, Fire Science, Emergency Management, Personnel Management, Public Administration or related field.

Current on all required certifications as outlined in the job posting.

Salary

This position has an annual salary range of $142,480- $186,867 and comes with generous paid leave, medical insurance, dental insurance and retirement plans.

Department

The Richfield Fire Department is an all-hazards department that operates out of two stations providing fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, vehicle extrication, ice rescue, fire prevention, inspections and public education.

We are a career department led by a Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief, three Captains, three Lieutenants, along with 22 full-time firefighters and an administrative assistant. The line officers and firefighters are represented by IAFF Local 1215. All Richfield Firefighters are certified EMTs and the department first responds for a county-based ambulance service.

In 2025, we responded to 5,140 calls for service (76% medical, 24% fire). The average response time was 3 minutes, 52 seconds, with 90% of calls receiving a response within 5 minutes, 58 seconds. The department holds an ISO Class 4 rating.


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