Assistant Fire Chief of Emergency Management and Training

Salary : $69,673.50 - $83,304.00 Annually

Location : Neenah, WI

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025AFC

Department : Fire / EMS

Opening Date : 01 / 09 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 3 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Central

Department Overview

Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue (NMFR), an ISO Class 1 department serving the Cities of Neenah and Menasha, Wisconsin, with a combined population of approximately 45,500 people is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to fill the role of Assistant Fire Chief - Training. Established on January 1, 2003, through the consolidation of the Neenah and Menasha Fire Departments, NMFR is committed to preserving lives and property within our communities. Our team of 68 career employees operates from four strategically located fire stations, providing efficient responses to emergencies, including fire suppression, EMS, auto extrication, and ice / water rescue. Joining NMFR means becoming part of a progressive organization that values education, community interaction, and the preservation of life and property. We offer a supportive environment that encourages change, utilizes resources to their full extent, and works closely with outside agencies to meet community demands.

Mission Statement

Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue consists of committed professionals whose mission is to provide the highest standard of service through prevention, education, fire suppression, emergency medical response, technical rescue and community interaction to preserve the quality of life and property for all of those within the Cities of Neenah and Menasha.

Core Values

Trust is the cornerstone of all relationships. We will continue to strive to build and earn trust both within the department and communities we serve. We will earn trust through :

Integrity : We are committed to the highest standard of moral and ethical conduct.

Dedication : We provide quality service through pride and professionalism.

Compassion : We support our neighbors in their time of need.

Teamwork : We work together to achieve common goals.

Tradition : We preserve and carry forward the legacy of those who honorably served before us.

Courage : We do what is right in the face of adversity.

Vision Statement

Our vision at Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue is to have a positive, motivated, and educated department. We strive to meet the community demands. We will accomplish this with an organized and defined structure. We encourage change, use resources to the full extent and work closely with outside agencies.

Your Role :

The Assistant Fire Chief - Training is a management level position responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive training programs in the elements of structural firefighting operations, emergency medical response, special operations including emergency management and EOC operations and the Incident Command System that ensure our personnel meet the highest standards of performance and safety. This role is crucial in maintaining our ISO Class 1 rating, reflecting our commitment to excellence in fire protection and service. You will have the opportunity to :

• Take a lead role in technical rescue training and operations, including high angle, confined space, trench, water / ice, SCUBA and others
• Be involved in the research and development of fire / rescue training programs, conducting in-house training, and the coordination of training programs and activities with area departments and the Technical College.
• Assist in the development of the departments standard operating procedures and be responsible for all training records for the department
• Assist the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, and Municipal Emergency Directors for Neenah and Menasha in reviewing, updating, and training following the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) ensuring effective emergency management functions for both cities.

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Pay / Benefits

Salary range is $69,673.50- $83,304.00 with competitive benefits.

How to Apply

To be considered, submit a cover letter, resume and complete the online application . Applications MUST include both a cover letter and resume to be considered. Applications are due by February 3, 2025 4pm .

Interview Dates

For your planning purposes, first interviews for selected applicants will be scheduled on February 17th, and 2nd interviews with the Fire Commission will be February 26th.

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The City of Neenah is an equal opportunity employer

The City of Neenah offers the following benefits to employees classified as Full-Time or Permanent Part-Time working 30 hours or more per week.

Employee Health Clinic

Benefit eligible employees (Those working 30 or more hours per week) have access to the City's employee clinic free of charge.

Dependents up to age 26 who are on the City's health plan may also use the employee clinic at no cost. Those dependents not on the City's health plan may access the clinic but are required to pay a $40 co-pay.

Medical

The City offers medical insurance through UMR. To better understand the network, you can visit umr.com and search for UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network.

Opt-Out Program

Employees who qualify but who do not participate in the City's medical plan are eligible to receive an opt out premium with proof of alternate coverage.

Wellness Benefit

Covered employees and spouses who participate in their annual wellness screening receive up to $400 annually into a Health Reimbursement Account on a pre-tax basis. This benefit can be used for medical expenses such as deductibles and co-pays.

Flexible Spending Account Plan

Eligible employees may elect to participate in a flexible spending account (FSA) plan. The FSA plan allows employees to have payroll deducted pre-tax and kept in an account that the employee may use for certain medical, dental, or vision costs not covered by insurance, or for dependent care, or for independent health premiums.

Dental

The City uses Delta Dental as it's dental provider. Employees pay 10% of the overall premium.

This benefit includes a $1500 annual orthodontic allowance for each covered member on the plan.

Vision :

The City uses Delta as it's Vision provider. The Employee pays 100% of this premium.

Ancillary Benefits

The City offers ancillary benefits to offset health care costs. These benefits include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.

Each of the available benefits offer an additional wellness benefit.

Income Continuation Insurance

As a WRS eligible employee, we participate in Income Continuation Insurance through the State of Wisconsin. Employees who are disabled due to a personal medical event may receive monetary benefits similar to a short-term disability program. Some provisions apply.

Life Insurance

The City provides WRS eligible employees with basic life insurance in the amount of one times an employee's annual salary at no cost to them.

Employees may elect additional coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Rates are based on age and salary as determined by the carrier.

Wisconsin Retirement System

The City of Neenah participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System. All eligible employees are automatically enrolled into the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The City of Neenah pays the employer portion, and each eligible employee is responsible for the employee portion.

Employee Assistance Program

The City of Neenah has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This service is offered at no cost to its employees and their immediate family members to help deal with life's stresses. EAP consists of caring individuals who are certified counselors. They can also help by referring the employee to another resource if assistance is needed beyond the EAP.

Deferred Compensation

Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. The amount deferred reduces year-end state and federal income tax base. All the earnings will accrue tax-free until such time as the assets are withdrawn, generally at retirement, termination, or other special circumstances. There is also an after-tax 457 Roth contribution option. The City does not contribute to these plans.

Time Away from Work

The City of Neenah offers several paid time off benefits to include : vacation, holidays, floating holidays, sick leave, funeral leave and jury duty leave.

Salary : $69,674 - $83,304