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Fire Chief

Southern Platte Fire Protection District (MO)

Platte County, Missouri, is one of the fastest growing areas in the Kansas City metro, with an area of approximately 420 square miles and a population of about 110,000. Twenty percent of Kansas City falls within the county, which is also home to the Kansas City International Airport.

The Southern Platte Fire Protection District (SPFPD) is governed by a three-member board. The Board oversees District operations and appoints the fire chief. The fire chief designates career staff to carry out the responsibilities of the District, to include 2 deputy chiefs, 1 division chief, and 3 battalion chiefs. The Board and Fire Chief oversee a budget of almost 7.5 million dollars.

The Fire Chief also represents the District in local and regional groups such as Mid-America Regional Council (MARC). MARC is the nonprofit association of city and county governments and the metropolitan planning organization for the bi-state Kansas City region. It is key to serve on boards within such as Public Safety Communications and others that help SPFPD be current in regional, state, and national actions and discussions that impact the district.

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

Southern Platte Fire Protection District – Fire Chief Recruitment Brochure (opens in browser)
Southern Platte Fire Protection District – Fire Chief Job Description (opens in browser)
Southern Platte Fire Protection District – Fire Chief Application (application will save to your downloads folder)

Salary Range: $177,311 – $203,272. The District 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 process until filled.

Application materials must be sent electronically to: [email protected]

Fire Chief

Lexington County Fire Service (SC)

Lexington County is a vibrant community that sits southwest of Columbia, South Carolina. With an area of approximately 750 square miles and a population of about 309,000, Lexington County is a thriving community with a per capita income among the highest in South Carolina. The Lexington County Fire Service is an ISO Class 3 agency that strives to provide the highest-level emergency and risk mitigation services to the people of the County. We employ 311 career personnel and a number of volunteers. In 2024 we responded to 22,000 calls for service. Our day-to-day mission is to provide quality life safety services, including Fire Prevention and Public Education, Fire Suppression, EMS-Basic Life Support, Fire Inspections and Investigations, and Special Operations that include Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue Response. If you meet the minimum qualifications and desire to manage a growing, passionate agency, don’t miss the opportunity to apply.

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

Salary Range: $98,259.42 – $112,998.34. The County 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 process until filled.

Application materials must be sent electronically to: [email protected]

Fire Chief

Florence County Fire & Rescue (SC)

The government of Florence County, South Carolina, invites you to participate in an exciting new opportunity. A new fire department is being formed, the Florence County Fire & Rescue Department, and we are looking for an experienced leader to become its first Fire Chief. Florence County is an 800 square mile community with a population of approximately 140,000 people. This will be a brand new agency, and the new Fire Chief will have extensive operational responsibility overseeing the transition, as it will be a merger of seven (7) existing fire districts and will have a combination of full-time, part-time, and volunteer firefighters. If you meet the minimum qualifications and have what it takes to successfully manage the transition of this new agency, don’t miss the opportunity to apply.

Florence County Fire & Rescue – Fire Chief Recruitment Brochure (opens in browser)
Florence County Fire & Rescue – Fire Chief Job Description (opens in browser)
Florence County Fire & Rescue – Fire Chief Application (application will save to your downloads folder)

Salary Range: $87,224 – $130,741. The County 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 process until filled.

Application materials must be sent electronically to: [email protected]