Deputy Fire Chief - Fire Marshal

The Lake Havasu City Fire Department is seeking a dynamic, highly qualified leader to join its command staff as the Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal. This pivotal executive role oversees the Fire Prevention Division, controls community risk reduction initiatives, and provides direct oversight of fire inspections, plan reviews, investigations, and public education. The successful candidate will exercise a high level of independent judgment and act as the Fire Chief when necessary.

Core Responsibilities:
- Division Leadership: Directs, trains, and evaluates professional-level staff including inspectors, public education specialists, and fire investigators.
- Code Enforcement & Plan Review: Conducts construction document reviews; approves permits for fire protection systems; partners with building and zoning officials.
- Community Risk Reduction: Forecasts fire and life safety needs; secures grants; develops emergency preparedness and pre-fire plans.
- Emergency Response: Responds to complex emergency incidents, manages fire origin/cause investigations, and assumes command roles during fire, rescue, or hazardous materials emergencies.

Benefits: Employer-provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HDHP), Dental/Vision, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account, Employer-Provided Basic Life Insurance, Optional Additional Life Insurance, Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity, 11 Paid Holidays Annually, Bereavement Leave, Paid Vacation, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Opportunities for advancement, Applicable State Retirement System, Optional Deferred Compensation, Tuition Reimbursement, Service Awards.

Applications accepted at: https://ehlj.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_3001/job/365

Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Fire Services, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Administration, or Public Administration; 10 years progressively more responsible experience in fire services; 5 years as Battalion Chief with comparable fire department; NFPA 1001 Firefighter I and II certifications; Arizona State or National Registry Certification as EMT or Certified Emergency Paramedic; Fire Officer IV standards; Fire Instructor I & II certifications; NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I & II certifications; NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer certification; ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 completion; NFPA 1582 medical standards; valid Driver's License

Salary: $4,893.59 - $7098.09 Biweekly

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled