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How much do manager fire administration jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager fire administration in the United States is $80,437.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,000.00 and $98,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Fire Administration vs Fire Chief?

AspectManager Fire AdministrationFire Chief
ResponsibilitiesOversees fire department operations, manages staff, implements policiesLeads entire fire department, makes strategic decisions, represents department publicly
Required CredentialsFire science degree, certifications in fire administration, leadership experienceFire science degree, extensive leadership experience, often higher certifications
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, administrative tasks, coordination with teamsOn-site, emergency response, public engagement, department management

The Manager Fire Administration focuses on managing fire department operations and staff, often working in an administrative capacity. The Fire Chief holds a broader leadership role, overseeing the entire department, making strategic decisions, and representing the organization. While both roles require fire science knowledge and leadership skills, the Fire Chief typically has more extensive experience and higher-level responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Manager Fire 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 $80,437 per year, or $38.7 per hour.
Information Technology Manager-Fire

Information Technology Manager-Fire

San Bernardino County

San Bernardino, CA

$130K - $187K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


San Bernardino County rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

387th of 693 rated public administrative organizations


Job description

The Job San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is recruiting for an innovative and dynamic Information Technology Manager, to develop information technology strategies while managing the staff and operation of the Information Technology Division of the Fire District. The Information Technology Manager is responsible for managing multiple sections of the Information Technology Division for the Fire District. Oversight of the division includes support for multiple midrange servers, database administration, network administration, applications support, systems operations, communications, data/GIS, help desk and PC technical support in addition to managing the division budget and interfacing with internal management, state agencies, federal and regulatory agencies, other county departments and vendors.

The Information Technology Manager will be tasked with defining clear goals and objectives, as well as identifying business needs and solutions. For more detailed information, please refer to the Information Technology Manager- Fire job description. EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review job-specific Benefits refer to: Summary of Benefits Memoranda of Understanding MOU CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation. At-Will Status: This is an exempt position. Individuals in the Exempt group are Unclassified, do not attain regular status, and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment. Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

---AND--- Experience: Five (5) years of full-scope supervisory experience for a team of IT professionals with responsibility for overseeing technology-related services, operations, projects, and development and assessment of business application/systems. Qualifying degrees must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S

must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable). For more information, visit NACES for evaluation services.

Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess extensive IT experience working in a pubic fire district, agency, authority or department. In addition, the ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and leadership skills, and works collaboratively with other departments and agencies. Budget experience is highly desired.

Selection Process Examination Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application, as well as the information provided as a response to the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment.

Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. All communications regarding the selection process will bevia email.

Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (PDF) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points.

For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.


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