Madison Township is accepting applications for the position of Fire Chief. Madison Township is a stable and progressive community located in central Richland County in the Mansfield metro area. The Madison Township Fire Department is a combination department with 14 career and 14 part-time personnel operating from two fire stations. The department is a full-service agency that provides emergency response services to a community of 10,000 residents in an area of 15 square miles. The department responds to approximately 2,400 incidents annually.
The Fire Chief reports directly to the Board of Trustees. This highly visible position requires an experienced individual who can provide enthusiastic, hands-on leadership and the ability to develop strong working relationships. Successful applicants will demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, and have a broad background in all aspects of service delivery including suppression, EMS, prevention and inspection.
Requirements include a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible full-time fire service experience with five or more years as a shift command officer (captain or above preferred), and the following stat of Ohio certifications: Firefighter II, EMT, and a valid Ohio operator's license. Desired qualifications include paramedic, fire safety inspector, fire instructor, and completion of Fire Officer I-II training. Experience in a combination department and an associate degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, EMS Administration, Public Safety Management or related field is desirable. Applicants should also have completed and be current with Hazardous Materials Operations level training. The successful candidate will be expected to complete the National Fire Academy Course, Decision Making and Financial Management for Fire and EMS Organizations within the first year of employment. The successful applicant must be in good physical condition and have the ability to pass all pre-employment screenings including physical examination and drug screening.
The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000, DOQ and experience, and includes a comprehensive benefit package. Complete the application form and submit along with a cover letter, resume, including experience and achievements in program and project management, and copies of required certifications to:
Ms. Misha Lawson
Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association
450 West Wilson Bridge Road, Suite 150
Worthington, OH 43085
Electronic submissions can be submitted to mlawson@ohiofirechiefs.org. Applicants should confirm electronic submittals are received by emailing mlawson@ohiofirechiefs.org. Deadline for application submittal is November 23, 2020 at 3:00 pm.
Madison Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.