Fire Chief

The Village of Hales Corners

The Village of Hales Corners, Wisconsin is seeking a highly motivated and qualified leader to become its next Fire Chief. A progressive community located in western Milwaukee County, Hales Corners features inviting neighborhoods and excellent schools.  The Village is committed to providing exceptional fire protection and emergency medical services to its residents (2018 population 7,622).

Responsible for the daily and long-term operations of the Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service, the Fire Chief reports directly to the Fire and Police Commission (Commission) and works collaboratively with the Village Administrator and President. With a commitment to maintaining an excellent workplace culture, the Chief oversees training and development of personnel and makes recommendations concerning hiring, promotion and discipline to the Commission. The Chief establishes and implements departmental goals and objectives. Responsibilities include fulfilling the duties of command officer at emergencies; preparing the annual budget and maintaining sound fiscal practices; collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and developing standards for fire safety codes.

Requirements

• An Associate’s degree in Fire Protection or closely related field with 5 years full time administrative experience in the fire service or a Bachelor’s degree in fire science, public administration or a closely related field at an accredited college
• A minimum of 5 years full time consecutive progressive experience as an administrative staff officer at the rank of Captain or above;
• Three to five years previous experience in a management and/or supervisory capacity;
• Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license- Basic with Advanced preferred (Required within 24 months of hire);
• Wisconsin Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Driver/Operator, Fire Officer and Fire Emergency Services Instructor certifications (Required within 24 months of hire) 
• Valid state Motor Vehicle Operator’s license and acceptable driving record.

Salary: $86,080 to $103,296 /year depending upon qualifications and experience

To obtain application materials, please submit a letter of interest and resume to applicants.paa@gmail.com  All application materials must be received no later than June 25, 2019. Direct all phone inquiries to PAA at (414) 750-3264.

Hales Corners is an Equal Opportunity Employer