Current Openings

Fire Chief

Brookings Fire Department (SD)

The Brookings Fire Department, South Dakota, is seeking a new Fire Chief. The Brookings Fire Department targets 49 members, including four career members and 45 dedicated and professional volunteers. The Department protects the City of Brookings, as well as 186 square miles in Brookings County and 27 square miles in Moody County. The Fire Department provides fire investigation, fire prevention and education, fire service training, fire suppression, inspection and pre-planning, plan review, rescue and recovery services, and more.

If you meet the minimum qualifications and desire to manage a growing, passionate agency, don’t miss the opportunity to apply.

Brookings Fire Department – Fire Chief Recruitment Brochure (opens in browser)
Brookings Fire Department – Fire Chief Job Description (opens in browser)
Brookings Fire Department – Fire Chief Application (application will save to your downloads folder)

Salary: $106,221 – $143,711 The City also provides a generous benefits package. The City will also help our new Fire Chief transition into the role by providing relocation assistance and six (6) month housing assistance.

Please submit a signed and completed application, cover letter, resume, and any other relevant supporting documentation.  This is an open application process, and the position will remain available until it is filled. The first review of resumes took place on May 30th, and we will continue to review applications on a rolling basis.

Application materials must be sent electronically to: recruitment@esci.us

Fire Chief

Longview Fire Department (WA)

The City of Longview, who celebrated 100 years in 2023, is seeking a Fire Chief to lead the City’s Fire Department activities and operations and to protect the City in a customer-oriented and cost-effective manner. The LFD services an area of approximately 14.7 square miles comprised of urban/suburban development and responds to approximately 6,500 calls yearly out of two fire stations. LFD’s front-line service providers consist of 31 career Firefighter/EMTs, 15 Firefighter/Paramedics, 3 Battalion Chiefs, an Administrative Battalion Chief and a Fire Marshal. Each of three 24-hour shift platoons is led by a Battalion Chief. Primary Response Vehicles include 1 ladder truck, 2 engines, and 1 ambulance.

If you meet the minimum qualifications and desire to manage a growing, passionate agency, don’t miss the opportunity to apply.

Longview Fire Department – Fire Chief Recruitment Brochure – (opens in browser)
Longview Fire Department – Fire Chief Job Description – (opens in browser)
Longview Fire Department – Fire Chief Application – (application will save to your Downloads folder)

The Salary Range for this position is $121,896 – $164,580. Starting salary is dependent upon experience and education. The City also provides a generous benefit package.

Please submit a signed and completed application, cover letter, resume, and any other relevant supporting documentation.  This position is open until filled. First review of resumes will be Friday, June 7, 2024.

Application materials must be sent electronically to: recruitment@esci.us

Fire Chief

Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue (WA)

Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue (KVFR) located in Ellensburg, Washington, is seeking a new Fire Chief. KVFR is an all-hazards agency and provides fire suppression, rescue, BLS and ALS EMS response, hazardous material response, fire investigation, and interfacility transports service. KVFR services an approximately 278 square mile area that includes a mix of micro-urban, suburban, rural, and wild land. KVFR is a combination Department consisting of 43 career firefighters, approximately 75 volunteer firefighters, and 4 resident firefighters. The District has 2 fire stations that are staffed by career personnel twenty-four hours a day, as well as 9 volunteer stations.

If you meet the minimum qualifications and desire to manage a growing, passionate agency, don’t miss the opportunity to apply.

Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue – Fire Chief Recruitment Brochure – (opens in browser)
Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue – Fire Chief Job Description – (opens in browser)
Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue – Fire Chief Application – (application will save to your Downloads folder)

Salary Range: $180,000 – 190,000 dependent upon experience. KVFR also provides a generous benefit package.

Please submit a signed and completed application, cover letter, resume, and any other relevant supporting documentation. This is an open application until filled. First review of resumes will be June 18th.

Application materials must be sent electronically to: recruitment@esci.us