Fire Chief

The Fire Chief is responsible for managing, supervising and directing all administrative and technical aspects of fire protection, emergency medical services, and Emergency Management for the Town of Orange; includes duties as Fire Chief, Forest Fire Warden, Emergency Management Director, Right to Know Coordinator, and Verizon 911 Coordinator. The Fire Chief was established in 2002 as a strong chief pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 48 Section 42. Performs all other related duties as required. FLSA exempt. The Town of Orange is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job open until filled.

Interested candidates should mail an application, resume and cover letter to: Kristen Cormier - HR Benefits Specialist: Town of Orange | 6 Prospect St., Orange, MA 01364 or Email to hrbenefits@townoforange.org

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required in Fire Administration, Fire Science or related field; Master's Degree in related field of study is strongly preferred; 7 to 10 years of related work experience and a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory capacity; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements: Massachusetts Credentialed Fire Chief; Center for Public Safety Excellence Chief Fire Officer designation strongly preferred; Completion of the Department of Fire Services Chief Fire Officer Management Program; EMT Certification-Paramedic strongly preferred; Massachusetts driver's license; National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications Firefighter I & II; National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications Fire Instructor I & II; National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications Fire Officer I, II, and III; AED & CPR Certification; National Incident Management System IS-700, 800; ICS 100, 200, 300, 400

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled