Fire Chief
Job Position: Fire Chief
Organization: Shoshone County Fire District #2
Application Deadline: August 22, 2022
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Position Description: The Fire Chief operates under a 3-person Board of Commissioners. The chief coordinates, plans, directs and supervises all daily activities and functions of the Fire District. Adheres to and maintains Fire District annual budget. D i r e c t s work all employees and volunteers of the Fire District. Commands emergency incidents within the district where fire and/or emergency medical conditions exist. Oversees all physical property of the district. The Chief must live within the fire district boundaries or within 20 minutes of a staffed station.
Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate will have experience in a firefighter work environment with a minimum Idaho EMT-basic and Fire Fighter 2 certifications, or ability to achieve Idaho certification within 6 months of appointment. The candidate must have knowledge or experience in the Idaho Fire Code application and enforcement. Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suites are required.
Desired qualifications: The successful candidate will have 10 years or more of progressive leadership experience in a department of similar size or larger. Experience working in a combination department, with good experience working with and retention of volunteer personnel. Qualification rating as a Fire Service Instructor 1 as well as ICS 300 is desired.
Benefits package: Shoshone County Fire District #2 offers a compensation package which includes medical benefits for employee & family, paid vacation, contributions to the Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho.