The City of Fort Worth is seeking candidates for Fire Chief who will have the ability to manage and direct a comprehensive first responder, fire suppression and prevention program, which includes developing and administering the department's business plan, establishing goals and outcome measures and the administration of a department consisting of a staff size of 786 including 745 commissioned firefighters. The ideal candidate will have strong management, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills and will be capable of taking a highly professional and innovative department to the next performance level.

Requires eight (8) years as a fully paid firefighter with increasingly responsible command and supervisory experience in an organized fire department including at least four years of administrative and command experience. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required with major course work in fire science, public administration, or a closely related field. A master's degree is preferred. Must be eligible for certification at the intermediate level or its equivalent by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection within one (1) year from date of appointment and be willing to complete annual continuing education requirements.

Position closes July 26, 2002. Send resume to: