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On Call Battalion Chief Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$60 - $74/hr

The Battalion Chief directs emergency scenes and daily shift operations on an assigned shift ... Based upon assignment, participates in department staff meeting and maintains an on call function ...

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Assistant Fire Chief

Palm Bay, FL · On-site

$83K - $137K/yr

Manages assigned Battalion Chiefs and ensures they have the necessary support to perform their ... Rotate afterhours on-call responsibilities as scheduled by the Deputy Fire Chief. Prepares and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

As of Sep 2, 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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The most popular types of Battalion Chief jobs are:

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, 79% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,409 per year, or $59.8 per hour.