Fire Chief - Elk River

Elk River, MN is a vibrant and growing community located approximately 35 miles northwest of Minneapolis in Sherburne County. The City of Elk River is seeking a highly experienced and visionary executive-level leader to serve as our next Fire Chief. This is a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated and professional fire department committed to exceptional public safety services. Bachelor's degree in fire science, public administration, business administration, or a related field is required. A master's degree is preferred. Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible fire safety experience in an on-call fire agency or full-time fire department. 7 years senior executive-level leadership experience. The compensation range for the next Fire Chief is $160,599 to $178,399. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume at www.GovHRjobs.com. Questions may be directed to Jon Fehlman at (847) 380-3240 ext. 142. Electronic applications only. The application deadline is October 30, 2026, EOB. Benefits information is not available for this position. Please contact the city directly for this information.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in fire science, public administration, business administration, or related field (Master's preferred), minimum 5 years progressively responsible fire safety experience in on-call or full-time fire department, 7 years senior executive-level leadership experience

Salary: $160,599.00 - $178,399.00 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-10-28