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City of Cocoa, FL

District Fire Chief

Cocoa, FL · On-site

$87K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Cocoa, FL Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 26-109 Department: Fire / Operations Opening Date: 08/07 ... The District Chief shall be the number three rated officer; and as such, shall be the officer in ...

City of Chico, CA

Deputy Chief - Fire

Chico, CA · On-site

$196K/yr

Salary: $196,476.80 Annually Location : 411 Main Street, Chico, CA Job Type: Full Time Job Number ... Continuous Position Information The Chico Fire Department seeks a Deputy Fire Chief with ...

Seminole Tribe of Florida

Fire Chief

Hollywood, FL · On-site

Fire Chief Job Type: Full Time Department: Fire Rescue Location: HOLLYWOOD Posted: 05/19/2026 The incumbent in this position directs all the Seminole Tribe of Florida's emergency services operations ...

City of Hemet, CA

FIRE CHIEF

Hemet, CA · On-site

$210K - $281K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

City of Hemet, 510 E Florida Ave., Hemet, CA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 25/26-030 Department ... to serve as Fire Chief. The ideal candidate will have a passion for delivering high-quality ...

City of Owatonna, MN

Fire Chief

MN · On-site

$123K - $159K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Salary: $123,510.40 - $159,889.60 Annually Location : 107 West Main St., MN Job Type: Full-time Job Number: Fire Chief 08 2026 Department: Fire Division: Fire Department Opening Date: 07/30/2026 ...

CFS

Interim CFO

Derby, CT

Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Full-Time Interim | Derby, CT Target Compensation: 100k - 160k A nonprofit organization in Derby, CT is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer ...

City of Little Rock, AR

Assistant Fire Chief

Little Rock, AR · On-site

$98K - $147K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

City Hall, 500 West Markham, Little Rock, AR Job Type: Full Time Civil Service Position Job Number ... To provide assistance to the Fire Chief in planning, directing, and administering activities of the ...

Lubrizol Corporation

Assistant Fire Chief

Deer Park, TX · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Minimal / As required for mutual aid and inspections Job Type: Full-time; On-site How You'll Make an Impact As an Assistant Fire Chief, you will serve as the second-in-command and provide overall ...

Lubrizol Corporation

Assistant Fire Chief

Deer Park, TX · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Minimal / As required for mutual aid and inspections Job Type: Full-time; On-site How You'll Make an Impact As an Assistant Fire Chief, you will serve as the second-in-command and provide overall ...

Lubrizol Corporation

Assistant Fire Chief

Deer Park, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Minimal / As required for mutual aid and inspections Job Type: Full-time; On-site How You'll Make an Impact As an Assistant Fire Chief, you will serve as the second-in-command and provide overall ...

Orange County Fire Authority, CA

Fire Battalion Chief

Irvine, CA · On-site

$197K - $207K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

At least five (5) years of full-time experience as a Fire Captain with OCFA, a successor fire ... Chief Officer Certification from California State Fire Training Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

City of West Fargo, ND

Fire Training Chief

West Fargo, ND · On-site

$81K - $89K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

West Fargo Fire Department Job Type: Full Time Job Number: FIRE2606 Department: Fire Division: FD ... The Training Chief directs all training and credentialing efforts of the department. Essential ...

Orange County Fire Authority, CA

Fire Division Chief

Irvine, CA · On-site

$236K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Headquarters - 1 Fire Authority Road, Irvine, CA 92602, CA Job Type: FULL-TIME Job Number: 2027-71 ... Chief's Selection Interviews - August 19, 2026 The dates listed above are subject to change based ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time interim fire chief 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.

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AspectFull Time Interim Fire ChiefPart Time Fire Chief
CredentialsFire officer certifications, leadership experienceFire officer certifications, leadership experience
Work EnvironmentFull-time, on-site, emergency response leadershipPart-time, flexible schedule, occasional on-site duties
Employer UsageMunicipalities, fire districts needing interim leadershipSmaller departments, supplemental leadership roles

The Full Time Interim Fire Chief typically serves as a temporary leader during transitions, working full-time to manage emergency operations and department functions. In contrast, the Part Time Fire Chief works fewer hours, often supplementing existing leadership. Both roles require similar certifications and leadership skills, but differ mainly in time commitment and scope of responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Interim Fire Chief job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,577 per year, or $50.8 per hour.

District Fire Chief

City of Cocoa, FL

Cocoa, FL • On-site

$87K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Salary: $87,308.00 Annually
Location : Cocoa, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-109
Department: Fire / Operations
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible, managerial, professional, administrative, technical, and supervisory position assisting the Fire Chief and/or Assistant Chief or designee in directing all activities of the Fire Department. The District Chief shall be the number three rated officer; and as such, shall be the officer in charge of all Fire Department operations during the absence of the Fire Chief and/or Assistant Chief or designee. During normal or emergency scene operations, the District Chief oversees activities of Fire Department personnel through direct or delegated supervision, ensuring that established policies, procedures and programs are planned and implemented in accordance with directives of the Fire Chief and/or Assistant Chief or designee. Responsibilities involve assisting the Fire Chief and/or Assistant Chief or designee in planning, organizing and directing Fire Department personnel. The District Chief must be familiar with the causes and methods of extinguishing every type of fire. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Fire Chief and/or Assistant Chief or designee; however, in the absence of the Fire Chief and/or Assistant Chief or designee, work is performed with considerable independence, but may be subject to executive direction.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
    • On a daily basis, will assist the Fire Chief and/or Assistant Chief or designee in any and all Fire Department duties assigned to him by the Fire Chief and/or Assistant Chief or designee.
    • Shall be the person who sees that all instructions or orders issued by/from the Fire Chief and/or Assistant Chief or designee are carried out to their fullest extent.
    • Practices and enforces Departmental/Divisional Policies and Procedures and the City's Policies and Procedures.
    • Assists the Fire Chief and/or Assistant Chief or designee in the administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
    • May be assigned by the Fire Chief and/or Assistant Chief or designee to special departmental projects for coordination, research, development, and/or implementation.
    • Attends training seminars and classes inside and outside the Department to improve firefighting and emergency medical services knowledge and skills, managerial and personnel skills, and other appropriate administrative subjects.
    • Shall be skilled in answering business, information or emergency telephone calls. Shall have the ability not only to understand and follow oral and written orders, but must be able to issue oral or written orders in a precise and fair manner.
    • Shall immediately bring to the attention of the Fire Chief and/or Assistant Chief or designee any problems that not normally considered day to day.
    • Shall be furnished with a Fire Department owned emergency vehicle while on duty which will allow the District Chief to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities. The vehicle shall be used for the purpose of carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the District Chief anywhere in the City and neighboring areas. Traveling outside the County area will require the permission of the Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, and/or City Manager.
    • Shall be the person in charge of the emergency scene until relieved of command by an authorized higher ranking officer. Shall be skilled in fire-fighting work; in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires.
    • Shall be the person the firefighter goes to after having been briefed by his station lieutenant for information or assistance in the carrying out of his or her responsibilities.
    • Supervises, through the lieutenants, all shift personnel involved in fire suppression and emergency response activities, including the inspection of personnel on a daily basis. Knowledge of the practices and techniques used in effective supervision in order to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinates; to resolve conflicts; to maintain discipline; and training.
    • Coordinates assigned areas of specialized responsibility. (Communications and Safety, Disaster Management and Special Operations Group (SOG), or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD).
    • Assigns and schedules, with the use of a computer, shift personnel according to minimum staff policy, to ensure that each station is properly staffed to meet the needs of the Department's service areas. Approves manpower, and updates periodically, for all Operations Division personnel for accuracy and compliance with established work schedules and hours.
    • Responsible for scheduling employee vacation leave, sick leave, division leave, public relations and education activities, training, and other related personnel activities and maintains the appropriate records to document all personnel activities.
    • Shall oversee the duties and responsibilities of the station lieutenants to be certain all normal and emergency daily activities are carried out.
    • Shall be the Department officer making recommendations to the Fire Chief and/or Assistant Chief or designee on necessary items to keep the Department functioning as a responsive fire/rescue operation. Investigates and resolves problems with broken or missing equipment, materials, and supplies; assists with yearly inventory. Shall be the Department Inventory Officer, keeping the inventories current at all times. Shall keep informed as to personnel, property, and operations of the department through personal observations. May recommend action on such information in order to improve departmental operations.
    • Responsible for improving and maintaining the proficiency of all shift personnel in all phases of their positions by ensuring that they receive the proper training, guidance, and counseling as necessary; ensures that all personnel are informed of department and City policies, procedures, rules, regulations, related activities, and expectations.
    • On an annual basis, objectively and consistently evaluates assigned employees for efficiency and effectiveness utilizing the city's established Employee Performance Appraisal System and related procedures.
    • Responsible for recommending to the Fire Chief and/or Assistant Chief or designee in the hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination of employees. May participate in labor contract negotiations on behalf of management.
    • Along with the Fire Chief and/or Assistant Chief or designee, may conduct internal investigations, may coordinate or participate in Departmental/Divisional hearings or operational reviews such as disciplinary, EEO, and tactical critiques, recommends and/or administers disciplines. Shall keep the Fire Chief and/or Assistant Chief or designee fully informed of employee problems and shall not deny any employee's request to discuss pertinent information or problems with the Fire Chief and/or Assistant Chief or designee.
    • Shall be the initial officer who works with the shift lieutenants in employee relations.
    • Shall be fully trained and qualified for duties of protecting life and property by fire fighting and rescue activities.
    • Shall have the best interest of the City and firefighters in mind at all times, even to his own discomfort.
    • Shall perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of modern fire-fighting equipment, apparatus, and the mitigation of principal fire hazards.
  • Knowledgeable in the geography of the City, including the water mains and fire hazard areas.
  • Considerable knowledge of the sources and uses of current information about developments in fire-fighting and fire prevention techniques; of the principles of municipal fire department administration and training.
  • Ability to plan, evaluate, assign and coordinate activities performed by Department units.
  • Experience in fire department budgetary activities, employee relations and purchasing/bid processes.
  • Regulate the control of employee equipment and maintenance expenditures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
An Associate's Degree in Fire Technology/Administration, and at least five (5) years of management and supervisory experience, and progressively responsible experience in the fire service. Ability to oversee operations in a responsible nature in the extinguishing of fire and prevention of fire damage is required.
Required Certifications upon appointment: State of Florida Certificate of Compliance, Florida Paramedic, AS degree in Fire Technology/Administration, State of Florida Fire Officer One certification. NIMS 1-100, I-200, 1-300, I400, I-700, I-800.
Additional Required Certifications or ability to obtain within one (1) year:
State of Florida Instructor 1
S-130/190; Wildland Firefighter
Additional Preferred Courses:
Fire Officer II
BLS Instructor
ACLS Instructor
NFA or State of Florida Incident Safety Officer
ICS/NIMS
S-330; Strike Team/Task Force Leader
State of Florida Hazardous Materials Technician
Special Qualifications
For positions requiring the operation of City vehicles, must possess a valid current Florida driver's license, or be able to acquire one within 45 days of hire. Maintain the aforementioned certifications during employment.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Although the District Chief's work consists mainly of administrative tasks, there are times that require the District Chief to be in the same type of environmental conditions and perform many of the same physical actions that are required of his or her officers. Therefore, the District Chief must be able to pass a Fit-for-Duty physical annually. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
  • The District Chief may be required to do: light, medium and heavy lifting (lifting up to one hundred twenty five (125) pounds and carrying one hundred (100) feet).
  • Reaching above shoulder or below ankles.
  • Use of all fingers, both hands and feet.
  • Climbing ladders with hands or feet and be able to carry another person down a ladder during training or rescue operations.
  • Both eyes required with good near, far and color and depth perception.
  • Good hearing without hearing aid.
  • Pulling or pushing straight of hand over hand.
  • Walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, balancing, smelling, tasting, stooping, jumping, running, walking, and throwing.
  • Driving cars, vans, and pick-ups. Driving and operating fire engines, aerial apparatus, tanker trucks, etc.
  • Using work tool such as, but not limited to, axes, pike poles, hammers, jacks, winches, rescue extraction equipment, fire hoses, exhaust fans, chain saws, self-contained breathing apparatus, etc.

* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability
* 11 Paid Holidays per year
* Vacation & Sick Time
* Retirement Plan
* Complimentary Health Clinic
* Discounts, Wellness Benefits, and much more!
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Do you have an Associate's Degree in Fire Technology/ Administration and at least 5 years of management and supervisory experience, and progressively responsible experience in the fire service?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have the following required certifications:State of Florida Certificate of Compliance, Florida Paramedic, AS degree in Fire Technology/Administration, State of Florida Fire Officer One certification. NIMS 1-100, I-200, 1-300, I400, I-700, I-800.Additional Required Certifications or ability to obtain within one (1) year:State of Florida Instructor 1S-130/190; Wildland Firefighter
  • Yes
  • No

03
Do you have a current Florida driver's license or are you able to acquire one within 45 days of hire?
  • Yes
  • No

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