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Vermont League of Cities and Towns

WI · On-site

As Fire Chief, you will lead a dedicated team of career and part-time personnel while fostering a culture centered on professionalism, training, safety, accountability, and service. Reporting ...

City of Homer Alaska

Deputy Fire Chief

Homer, AK · On-site

$40.88 - $46.98/hr

Fire Chief, Dan Jager(907) 235-3155 or djager@ci.homer.ak.usGENERAL FUNCTIONSAssists the Fire Chief with managing and supervising the fire and rescue services, including personnel, training, and ...

Vermont League of Cities and Towns

As Fire Chief, you will lead a dedicated team of career and part-time personnel while fostering a culture centered on professionalism, training, safety, accountability, and service. Reporting ...

City of Costa Mesa, CA

Fire Chief

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$222K - $297K/yr

The typical background for a successful Chief is extensive experience in fire suppression and prevention work, including supervisory and administrative experience; graduation from a 4-year college ...

Gold Eagle Casino

KTIK Fire Chief

Horton, KS · On-site

The Fire chief is the Chief Administrative Officer for the Kickapoo Fire Department. Primary areas of responsibility are all fire, emergency medical and emergency management related programs.

Golden Eagle Casino

KTIK Fire Chief

Horton, KS · On-site

The Fire chief is the Chief Administrative Officer for the Kickapoo Fire Department. Primary areas of responsibility are all fire, emergency medical and emergency management related programs.

City of Lewiston, ID

Deputy Fire Chief

Lewiston, ID · On-site

$107K - $117K/yr

As Deputy Fire Chief, you will be a trusted partner to the Fire Chief and an important part of the department's leadership. You should be comfortable stepping forward when needed, exercising sound ...

Lake Mary City of Lakes

NY · On-site

Directly supervises Division Chiefs and senior leadership staff. * Establishes leadership ... Oversees fire prevention, inspections, plan review, and fire code enforcement functions.

City of Lewiston

Deputy Fire Chief

Lewiston, ID

$107K - $117K/yr

As Deputy Fire Chief, you will be a trusted partner to the Fire Chief and an important part of the department's leadership. You should be comfortable stepping forward when needed, exercising sound ...

Gfoat

Fire Chief

Paris, TX · On-site

Paris/Lamar County EMS is a stand‑alone third city service operating under the direction of the Fire Chief. This position interacts regularly with other City departments, other public agencies ...

Wea Township

Fire Chief

Lafayette, IN · On-site

$96K/yr

Fire Chief Department: Wea Township Fire Department Location: Tippecanoe County, IN Employment Type: Full Time (Exempt) Estimated Salary: $96,000 / year Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision ...

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City of Fairbanks, AK

Assistant Fire Chief

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

$47.97 - $58.63/hr

This position is responsible to the Fire Chief for the administration of a division or multiple divisions of the Fairbanks Fire Department, assisting the Fire Chief in the overall administration and ...

Wea Township

Fire Chief

Lafayette, IN · On-site

$96K/yr

Fire Chief Department: Wea Township Fire Department Location: Tippecanoe County, IN Employment Type: Full Time (Exempt) Estimated Salary: $96,000 / year Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision ...

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Gulfshoresal

$160K - $175K/yr

Fire Chief Opportunity The Jollyville, Texas community is seeking a dynamic, visionary leader to serve as its next Fire Chief-someone who recognizes that today's fire service is built as much on ...

City of Fairbanks

Assistant Fire Chief

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

$47.97 - $58.63/hr

This position is responsible to the Fire Chief for the administration of a division or multiple divisions of the Fairbanks Fire Department, assisting the Fire Chief in the overall administration and ...

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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

WI • On-site

Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Public Administration • 11 - 50 employees
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Posted 14 days ago

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The Town of Chester is seeking an experienced, visionary, and community-focused leader to serve as its next Fire Chief.

This is more than a department leadership position—it is an opportunity to shape the future of an organization that provides fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, emergency management, and public safety leadership for the communities of Chester and Andover.

As Fire Chief, you will lead a dedicated team of career and part-time personnel while fostering a culture centered on professionalism, training, safety, accountability, and service. Reporting directly to the Town Manager, the Chief is responsible for strategic planning, budget development, policy implementation, personnel supervision, emergency response, regulatory compliance, and long-range organizational growth. The Chief also serves as the Town Fire Warden and plays a key role in municipal emergency management and community risk reduction.

The ideal candidate is an experienced fire service professional with strong leadership abilities, outstanding communication skills, and a passion for mentoring the next generation of firefighters and EMS providers. Candidates should possess extensive fire service experience, supervisory experience, Firefighter II certification (or equivalent), Fire Instructor I certification, Hazardous Materials Operations certification, Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator certification, and an active Paramedic license. Fire Officer II certification and Vermont Critical Care endorsement are highly desirable. The successful candidate must be committed to maintaining the department’s high standards while embracing innovation and preparing the organization for future challenges.

The Town of Chester offers the opportunity to lead a respected department while making a lasting impact on public safety in one of Vermont’s most welcoming communities. If you are ready to lead with integrity, inspire others, and help shape the future of Fire & Rescue services, we encourage you to apply.

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