Battalion Chief

Northwest Fire District, Arizona

The Northwest Fire District is pleased to invite qualified candidates to apply for the position of Battalion Chief. The incumbent manages a major area of fire operations and/or coordinates fire suppression program(s). This position could work a 56-hour shift work week or a standard 40-hour administrative work week and supervise first-level supervisors assigned to the area of responsibility. This assignment may involve responsibility for the management of Operations Division personnel, Training and/or Administrative responsibilities. The Battalion Chief reports to a Division Chief. Work in this position requires considerable independence and professional decision-making.

Starting Annual Salary: $75,882.33 and excellent Benefit Package!

Required Qualifications:

Six years experience in firefighting related work

Minimum of three years experience as a Captain or at a higher rank.

BA/BS in related field

Certifications:

-- Instructor I
-- Firefighter II
-- Inspector I
-- Life Safety Educator I
-- Investigator I

Classes:

-- Incident Safety Officer
-- Basic Wildland
-- Urban Interface
-- 24 hour HazMat
-- Fire Ground Strategy and Tactics
-- Leadership I, II, and III

Or equivalent course work that meets the NFPA 1021 standards for Fire Officer III.

Preferred:

-- Eight years experience in firefighting related work
-- Four years of supervisory experience at the level of Captain

Submit your completed employment application and applicable degree and certification copies by May 1, 2006 to:

Northwest Fire District
Human Resources
5225 W. Massingale Rd., Tucson AZ 85743

Applications available at northwestfire.org or:

Northwest Fire District
Hrs: M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
520/887-1010

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