What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Chief position at Town of Middletown, RI?
Middletown, Rhode Island
Middletown, Rhode Island, with a population of 17,000 is bordered to the south by Newport and to the north by Portsmouth on Aquidneck Island. This coastal community is also a host community to Naval Station Newport and is approximately 20 miles southeast of Providence. The Town is governed by a 7- member Council and the Chief reports to the Town Administrator.
The Fire Chief also serves as the Emergency Manager. The Department is an ISO Class 3/3Y full-service fire/rescue and EMS organization that has a total of 42 fulltime personnel, The Department responds to approximately 3,900 fire and EMS calls per year. The current annual operating budget of the Fire Department is approximately $6.0 million.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be an integral part of the Town’s leadership team. Applicants must obtain RI Basic EMT certification, have a minimum of ten years fire service experience, five of which are in a responsible command position. An associates degree in Fire Science or a related field and Fire Officer Training and certification is required or must be obtained within a timeframe agreeable to the Town Administrator.
Applicants must possess strong labor/management, leadership and communication skills and have a strong background in fire service operations and administration. Excellent benefit package, salary is negotiable depending upon experience, qualifications and education. Salary range to $125,000.
Starting salary commensurate with qualifications.
A resume and cover letter formatted as a PDF file can be sent to recruitment@mrigov.com. Applications will be accepted until 12PM on Tuesday December 24, 2024. The Town of Middletown is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Information: www.mrigov.com/career
Middletown, Rhode Island, with a population of 17,000 is bordered to the south by Newport and to the north by Portsmouth on Aquidneck Island. This coastal community is also a host community to Naval Station Newport and is approximately 20 miles southeast of Providence. The Town is governed by a 7- member Council and the Chief reports to the Town Administrator.
The Fire Chief also serves as the Emergency Manager. The Department is an ISO Class 3/3Y full-service fire/rescue and EMS organization that has a total of 42 fulltime personnel, The Department responds to approximately 3,900 fire and EMS calls per year. The current annual operating budget of the Fire Department is approximately $6.0 million.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be an integral part of the Town’s leadership team. Applicants must obtain RI Basic EMT certification, have a minimum of ten years fire service experience, five of which are in a responsible command position. An associates degree in Fire Science or a related field and Fire Officer Training and certification is required or must be obtained within a timeframe agreeable to the Town Administrator.
Applicants must possess strong labor/management, leadership and communication skills and have a strong background in fire service operations and administration. Excellent benefit package, salary is negotiable depending upon experience, qualifications and education. Salary range to $125,000.
Starting salary commensurate with qualifications.
A resume and cover letter formatted as a PDF file can be sent to recruitment@mrigov.com. Applications will be accepted until 12PM on Tuesday December 24, 2024. The Town of Middletown is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Information: www.mrigov.com/career
Salary : $125,000
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