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Bosun

Restoration Sales Consultant

Duluth, MN

$60K - $85K/yr

Retired or former first responder (Fire Chief, Marshal, Battalion Chief, etc.) * Experienced sales ... Availability to be on call 24/7/365 * Proven ability to close sales and provide quality customer ...

Bosun

Restoration Sales Consultant

Duluth, MN · On-site

$60K - $85K/yr

Retired or former first responder (Fire Chief, Marshal, Battalion Chief, etc.) * Experienced sales ... Availability to be on call 24/7/365 * Proven ability to close sales and provide quality customer ...

GovernmentJobs.com

Paid on Call EMT/Firefighter

Jackson, WI · On-site

$17.25 - $23.75/hr

Required to fulfill on call time and respond to all fire and other emergency calls while on call. * ... Battalion Chiefs, Assistant Chief and Chief. * When called upon to do so and when having met the ...

Village of Jackson WI

Paid on Call EMT/Firefighter

Adams, WI · On-site

$16.25 - $22.50/hr

Required to fulfill on call time and respond to all fire and other emergency calls while on call. * ... Battalion Chiefs, Assistant Chief and Chief. * When called upon to do so and when having met the ...

Core Government Services Corporation

Successfully served in a key developmental position at brigade/battalion level. * Combat Arms ... Job Type: Part-Time On-Call, Exempt Contract Length: More than 1 year Core Government Services is ...

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How much do on call battalion chief jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for on call battalion chief in the United States is $124,409.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,000.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between On Call Battalion Chief vs On Call Fire Captain?

AspectOn Call Battalion ChiefOn Call Fire Captain
CertificationsFire Officer certifications, Incident CommandFirefighter certifications, Incident Command
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple units, strategic decision-makingLeads firefighting teams, direct fire suppression
ResponsibilitiesIncident management, personnel oversightFire suppression, rescue operations

The On Call Battalion Chief typically holds higher-level certifications and oversees multiple units, focusing on incident management and strategic decisions. The On Call Fire Captain leads firefighting teams directly during emergencies, focusing on fire suppression and rescue. Both roles require emergency response experience, but the Battalion Chief has broader administrative and oversight duties.

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Infographic showing various On Call Battalion Chief job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,409 per year, or $59.8 per hour.

Fire Division Chief (Promotional Only)

City of Memphis, TN

Memphis, TN • On-site

$128K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description


Salary Range:$128,210.16 - $128,210.16
Works under the administrative direction of the Deputy Chief of Special Operations of Fire Services. Develops, implements, and utilizes a performance evaluation system for fire training drills. Monitors Fire Company drills and evaluates company effectiveness through annual drive evaluations covering residential and commercial structures, high-rise buildings, large-scale disasters, and hazardous material emergencies. Instructs supervisory/management training programs, including the Incident Command System/National Incident Management System (ICS/NIMS), and delivers public fire education to firefighting division personnel. Develops and implements motivational employee programs. Acts as an operations and administrative manager within a firefighting and/or air rescue division, ensuring effective and efficient use of resources, including personnel, apparatus, and equipment, within the assigned division through subordinate battalion chiefs and/or air rescue chiefs. Plans and develops operational strategies within the assigned division. Establishes and maintains the ICS during emergency incidents. Approves emergency call backs for repairs on Fire Department facilities and apparatus to ensure and maintain equipment and operational safety. Prepares and monitors annual budget. Assists the Managers of Logistics, Communications, and Training in determining field operational needs, evaluation of new products (testing), and writing product specifications for contracts used for the procurement of goods and services. Collaborates with facilities architect to renovate existing structures and design new fire stations and other facilities. Evaluates performance, administers/supervises disciplinary administrative investigations and actions, and resolves off-duty personnel matters. Approves changes to personnel assignments to meet division needs and minimum company staffing requirements. Monitors staff sick leave to minimize the possibility of abuse by fire personnel. Engages and communicates with the public, including interaction with businesses, schools, daycares, and community action groups.
Responsibilities
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Acts as a division coordinator
2. Serves in the capacity of an acting deputy chief as assigned
3. Assists in developing effective fire prevention initiatives
4. Assists in the development of long-term strategic and operational plans
5. Performs additional functions (essential and otherwise) which may be assigned
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to communicate clearly verbally and in writing. Must be able to operate a computer and basic office equipment such as a telephone, radio systems, and audio-visual equipment. Must be able to administer first-responder CPR and basic First Aid. Ability to operate the Division's emergency vehicles as required. Requires ability to perform firefighting procedures, including ability to assist in lifting and/or carrying a victim, stretcher, and/or equipment weighing an average of 160-240 pounds.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment except when managing field operations (emergency scenes) as needed. Work involves contact with the public, vendors, staff members, and fire personnel at all levels. Special project work conducted during various shifts.
Qualifications
Fourteen (14) years as a firefighter with three (3) of the fourteen (14) years as a Fire Suppression Battalion Chief with the Memphis Fire Department. Current First Responder CPR and basic First Aid certifications required. Fire Officer I certification required prior to completing the application for the position. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Bachelor's degree in Fire Administration, Fire Prevention Technology, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
On call 24-hours a day as needed.

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