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Wea Township

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Fire Chief

Lafayette, IN · On-site

$96K/yr

Tippecanoe County, IN Employment Type: Full Time (Exempt) Estimated Salary: $96,000 / year Benefits ... Indiana or IFSAC Fire Officer III * Indiana or IFSAC Fire Instructor II * Indiana or National ...

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Wea Township

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Fire Chief

Lafayette, IN · On-site

$96K/yr

Tippecanoe County, IN Employment Type: Full Time (Exempt) Estimated Salary: $96,000 / year Benefits ... Indiana or IFSAC Fire Officer III * Indiana or IFSAC Fire Instructor II * Indiana or National ...

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City Of Carmel

Operations Manager

Carmel, IN · On-site

... Safety Officer, or FOST. * CPSE/CFAI credentials or comparable public safety leadership ... Appointed by the Fire Chief * Work performed in both office and emergency response environments

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Fire Chief

Lafayette, IN • On-site

Wea Township
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$96K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

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Job description

Job Title: 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 Insurance (Individual & Family coverage available), Department Take-Home Vehicle

About the Role

The Wea Township Fire Department is seeking a dynamic, strong leader to continue driving the positive growth and modernization of our department. Having fully transitioned from a volunteer force to a thriving combination department in January 2025, we are looking for a Fire Chief to direct daily operations, foster department culture, and ensure top-tier service delivery to our community.

Reporting directly to the Wea Township Trustee, the Fire Chief oversees 11 full-time personnel and 18 volunteer firefighters. You will be responsible for operational effectiveness, financial management, long-term strategic planning, and building strong relationships across local and regional public safety networks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leadership & Personnel Management: Lead, direct, and mentor full-time and volunteer staff; conduct regular performance evaluations and coordinate ongoing department training (including attending monthly volunteer meetings/trainings).
  • Operational Command: Direct emergency responses, serve as Incident Commander for major incidents (structure fires, natural disasters, etc.) during and after normal working hours, and maintain overall disaster management readiness.
  • Administration & Budgeting: Prepare and manage the department’s annual budget, track expenditures, allocate resources, and provide regular operational and financial updates to the Township Trustee.
  • Community & Prevention: Oversee fire prevention, community risk reduction, public safety education, and incident investigation efforts.
  • Compliance & Logistics: Ensure strict compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while overseeing the maintenance and readiness of all equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build collaborative relationships with neighboring departments, community stakeholders, and local government bodies.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
  • Experience: 8 years of fire service experience, including at least 4 years in an administrative/supervisory role within an organized full-time fire department.
  • Certifications:
    • Indiana or IFSAC Firefighter I/II
    • Indiana or IFSAC Haz-Mat Awareness/Operations
    • Indiana or IFSAC Fire Officer III
    • Indiana or IFSAC Fire Instructor II
    • Indiana or National Registry EMT-Basic
  • Skills & Abilities:
    • Proven leadership in emergency management and budget oversight.
    • Advanced training in emergency management concepts.
    • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and crisis-decision-making skills.
    • Physical capability to perform firefighting and rescue operations as needed.
    • Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal fire codes and safety laws.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Indiana or IFSAC Fire Officer IV
  • Chief Fire Officer (CFO) designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE)
  • Executive Fire Officer (EFO) designation from the National Fire Academy (NFA)