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City of Goodyear, AZ

Deputy Fire Chief

Goodyear, AZ · On-site

$185K - $221K/yr

... administration, or a related field, with at least 15 years of progressively responsible fire service experience, including a minimum of one year as a Battalion Chief or equivalent command-level ...

City of Hemet

FIRE CHIEF

Hemet, CA

$210K - $281K/yr

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree (Masters degree preferred) in fire technology, public administration or a related field and five (5) years progressively responsible fire service management ...

City of Goodyear

Deputy Fire Chief

Goodyear, AZ

$185K - $221K/yr

... administration, or a related field, with at least 15 years of progressively responsible fire service experience, including a minimum of one year as a Battalion Chief or equivalent command-level ...

City of Plantation, FL

Fire Cadet Program

Plantation, FL · On-site

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Fire Department Administration 550 NW 65th Avenue, Plantation, FL Job Type: Volunteer Job Number ... Service. Young men and woman between the ages of 14 and 18 years old will learn about the ...

City of Evanston

Fire Chief

Evanston, IL

$170K - $256K/yr

Plan for future service demands, capital needs, and emerging public safety challenges * Oversee ... Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Public Administration ...

City of Evanston

Fire Chief

Evanston, IL · On-site

$170K - $256K/yr

Plan for future service demands, capital needs, and emerging public safety challenges * Oversee ... Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Public Administration ...

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How much do fire service administration jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for fire service administration in the United States is $24.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $25.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Fire Service Administration?

Fire Service Administration refers to the management and leadership roles within fire departments and related emergency services organizations. Professionals in this field are responsible for overseeing operations, developing policies, managing personnel, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Their work ensures that fire and emergency services run efficiently, effectively, and in line with community needs. Fire service administrators play a crucial role in strategic planning, training, and resource allocation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Fire Service Administration, and why are they important?

To excel in Fire Service Administration, a combination of leadership abilities, emergency management knowledge, and a degree in fire science or public administration is typically required. Familiarity with incident management systems, fire reporting software, and certifications like Fire Officer or Fire Inspector are valuable. Strong communication, decision-making, and organizational skills help administrators effectively coordinate teams and resources. Mastery of these skills ensures efficient operations, safety compliance, and effective emergency response within the fire service.

What are some common challenges faced in Fire Service Administration, and how can professionals effectively address them?

Fire Service Administration professionals often encounter challenges such as balancing resource allocation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing personnel across shifts. Effective communication, proactive planning, and continuous training are key to overcoming these obstacles. Administrators also work closely with other departments and local agencies to ensure coordinated emergency responses and community safety initiatives, making collaboration and adaptability essential skills.

What is the difference between Fire Service Administration vs Fire Prevention Officer?

AspectFire Service AdministrationFire Prevention Officer
Required CredentialsFire science degree, certifications in fire administrationFire science degree, fire safety certifications
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, administrative tasks, planningFieldwork, inspections, community outreach
Employer & Industry UsageFire departments, government agenciesFire departments, municipal safety offices
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Fire Service Administration focuses on managing fire department operations, budgets, and personnel, often working in an office setting. Fire Prevention Officers primarily conduct inspections, enforce fire codes, and promote fire safety in the community. Both roles require fire science knowledge and certifications but differ in daily tasks and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Fire Service Administration job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,736 per year, or $24.4 per hour.

Deputy Fire Chief

City of Goodyear, AZ

Goodyear, AZ • On-site

$185K - $221K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Salary: $185,347.00 - $221,939.00 Annually
Location : Goodyear, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY2600745
Division: Fire Department
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 5:00 PM Arizona
FLSA: Exempt
Job Description Summary
Manages the Professional Standards or Operations division of the Fire Department. Assists with command and control functions at emergency incidents.
The ideal candidate is an accomplished and collaborative fire service leader who exemplifies the Goodyear Fire Department's mission of "We Take Care of People." The successful candidate possesses a bachelor's degree in public administration, or a related field, with at least 15 years of progressively responsible fire service experience, including a minimum of one year as a Battalion Chief or equivalent command-level position. Candidate has demonstrated success providing strategic leadership, managing complex emergency incidents, leading organizational initiatives, and developing future leaders while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate values strong labor-management relationships and embraces the department's collaborative organizational process by engaging employees, labor representatives, and stakeholders in shared decision-making built on trust, transparency, and mutual respect. Experience working in the Central Arizona Automatic Aid Consortium, is highly desirable and reflects the candidate's commitment to exceptional service, regional collaboration, and organizational excellence.
At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to build and maintain a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe that successful employees are those that possess these six core values:
Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism - Innovation
Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview. All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as it will come from a system generated source.
Essential Functions
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.
  • Directs the departmental divisions by providing leadership, developing policies and procedures, monitoring divisional budgets, participating in strategic and operational planning, ensuring quality improvements, and providing feedback.
  • Manages firefighters, Captains, and or Battalion Chiefs by overseeing recruiting, retention, and hiring, managing internal customer service, and providing assistance with professional development.
  • Oversees a division of the fire department by monitoring responsibility and accountability, while ensuring safety.

Requirements
  • Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
  • Experience: Minimum of eight years of experience, including three years supervisory experience as a Battalion Chief with Goodyear Fire Department or other comparably sized fire department.
  • Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Arizona Class D Driver's License, Arizona or National Registry EMT or Paramedic certification, Firefighter I and II certification, and Hazardous Materials Operations Level certification, Fire Officer 1 or higher.
  • Reading: Work requires the ability to read general correspondence, memorandums, policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and various codes and ordinances.
  • Math: Work requires the ability to perform basic algebra and general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
  • Writing: Work requires the ability to write general correspondence, technical reports, policies, procedures, ordinances, supervisory and counseling documents.
  • Managerial: Complex - Work requires managing and monitoring work performance of a division including evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, establishing broad organizational goals and realigning work and staffing assignments for the department.
  • Budget Responsibility: Significant - Has responsibility for final approval of at least one division budget and presents the budget(s) to Senior Management. Is authorized to approve division budgeted expenditures for both staff and resources up to the amount that requires the approval of Senior Management.
  • Policy/Decision Making: Signification - The employee normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Projects and daily work are managed with little oversight, however special assignments and significant work products may be reviewed upon completion. Typically positions in this category are supervisor to mid-management jobs.
  • Technical Skills: Comprehensive Application - Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs, solutions for highly complex issues, and/or processes organization-wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.
  • Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: High - Interactions at this level usually impact the implementation of policies. Contacts may involve interpretation of how policies are implemented and may require discussion and the support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. During interactions on policy implementation, contacts may also involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.

12 Month Objectives
  • Complete Goodyear Employee Orientation (GEO) within the first three months of employment.
  • Conduct one-on-one introductory and expectations meetings with all direct reports by the end of the second week of employment.
  • Evaluate assigned divisions and prepare a comprehensive assessment report for the Fire Chief, including recommended changes, within the first 180 days.
  • Attend and actively contribute to weekly Executive Staff meetings.
  • Participate in 5 rides along with crews within the first six months of employment.
  • Develop a growth plan utilizing My Growth Plan (MGP) form
  • Assess the need to co-chair a labor/management subcommittee.
  • Attend and participate in monthly Battalion Chief/Deputy Fire Chief (BCDC) meetings.
  • Serve as the City's representative and liaison at regional and statewide meetings, as assigned by the Fire Chief.
  • Attend one City Council meeting for formal introduction within the first month of employment.
  • Successfully complete all required training to maintain necessary certifications on an ongoing basis.
  • Remain on-call and available for duty beyond scheduled work hours when required to manage emergency or disaster situations, as directed by the Fire Chief.
  • Collaborate with the Training Chief to develop a leadership development curriculum.

The City of Goodyear offers a highly competitive benefits package including:
  • Vacation Leave: 56-hour accrual rate 6.65 per pay period, increasing with longevity. Goodyear offers an enhanced vacation benefit of recognizing total years of service under all Arizona public retirement systems for accruing vacation. Vacation leave accruals are front-loaded for first year of service in the first pay period and available for immediate use, per Memorandum of Understanding.
  • Sick Leave: 56-hour accrual rate of 5.18 per pay period. Sick leave accruals are front loaded for the first year of service in the first pay period and available for immediate use, Per Memorandum of Understanding.
  • Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of January
  • Local Days: 48 hours per fiscal year
  • Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate
  • Dental Insurance: Two dental plans available to select from at a group rate
  • Vision Insurance: Available at a group rate
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance: City-paid coverage
  • Life Insurance: City-paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
  • Uniform allowance $370 per quarter
  • Longevity pay beginning at year six
  • Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Onsite wellness center/clinic
  • Access to the Goodyear Recreation Center
  • Robust employee well-being program
  • Free identify theft monitoring and protection with Aura
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 1.25%)
  • Fire post-retirement health savings trust: $35 city contribution (employee contributes $15 per pay period)
  • Retirement: Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) includes city-paid cancer benefit

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What is your highest level of education?
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • None

02
How many years of relatable experience do you possess?
  • Less than 8 years
  • 8 - 9 years
  • 10 - 11 years
  • 12 years or more

03
Do you possess at least 3 years of supervisory experience as a Battalion Chief with Goodyear Fire Department or other comparable sized fire department?
  • Yes
  • No

04
Do you possess a valid driver license?
  • Yes
  • No

05
Do you possess an Arizona or National Registry EMT or Paramedic certification?
  • Yes
  • No

06
Do you possess a Firefighter I and II certification?
  • Yes
  • No

07
Do you possess a hazardous materials operations level certification, Fire Officer 1 or higher?
  • Yes
  • No

08
Do you possess a bachelor degree in Fire Administration, Public Administration, Emergency Management, Business Administration or related field?
  • Yes
  • No

09
Do you possess at least 15 years of increasingly responsible fire service experience?
  • Yes
  • No

10
How many years of experience do you possess as a battalion chief?
  • 1 - 3 years
  • 4 - 6 years
  • 7 - 10 years
  • None

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How many years of experience do you possess in a collective bargaining environment?
  • 1 - 3 years
  • 4 - 6 years
  • 7 - 10 years
  • None

12
How many years of experience do you possess working within the Central Arizona Automatic Aid Consortium?
  • 1 - 3 years
  • 4 - 6 years
  • 7 - 10 years
  • None

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