Montgomery Personnel Board

Fire Chief (#CI8150)

Pay Grade

PS8

Nature of Work

The Fire Chief serves as the executive leader of the Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department and is responsible to the Director of Public Safety for the overall administration, operations, and strategic direction of all departmental divisions including fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), fire prevention and education, arson investigations, codes enforcement, internal affairs, and communications. This position provides daily leadership for department personnel and resources and plays a key role in community risk reduction, interagency coordination, and emergency response planning.

The Fire Chief ensures departmental compliance with local, state, and federal laws and is responsible for maintaining operational standards in accordance with national best practices, including the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) and ISO Public Protection Classification criteria. This position directs senior command staff, including the Chief of Staff and Assistant Fire Chiefs, and ensures effective fiscal management, personnel development, and public safety outcomes across a city with complex operational and geographic needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field required. At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in a full-service fire department, including five (5) years in a senior command role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • Credentialing through the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) as a Chief Fire Officer (CFO) preferred.
  • Completion of FEMA ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-700, and IS-800 courses required or obtainable within one year of appointment. Completion of the FEMA Professional Development Series and Senior Officials Workshop strongly preferred. 
  • Executive Fire Officer (EFO) certification or completion of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program preferred. 
  • Experience managing a fire department serving a population of at least 75,000 preferred.

NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Special Requirements

Must be available 24/7 for emergency response and incident command. Must maintain residency within the city limits of Montgomery as a condition of employment. Must possess or obtain a valid Alabama Class D driver’s license.
CLASS: CI8150; REV: 5/4/2011;