Fire Chief

Plano, Texas

The City of Plano (population 252,000) is an award-winning and All-America City (1994). Recognized as one of the best managed municipal/suburban governments in the United States, Plano offers outstanding quality of life and access to all the amenities of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The city is ISO Class 1 rated and the Plano Fire Department (PFD)is accredited by CFAI and CASS, the only department in the nation with all three distinctions. The PFD operates with a total staff of 329 full-time employees (309 uniform and 20 civilian) and an operating budget of approximately $36.6 million. The Fire Chief reports through the Executive Director, Public Safety & Technology, to the City Manager. The Department operates under the provisions of Local Government Code 143 ("State Civil Service").

PFD is a "state-of-the-art" fire service agency that is currently engaged in the upgrade of its technology systems, station security improvements and capital improvements. PFD responds to over 17,000 calls annually (59% emergency medical-related) with an average priority response time of 5 minutes 11 seconds in this 72-square-mile community. PFD has aggressive fire suppression, prevention and engineering, public education, and emergency medical response programs under the direction of the Fire Chief and four Assistant Chiefs. The Department operates from 10 stations with an 11th under construction and plans are in place for two additional stations. The City will break ground for a new EOC, warehouse and a limited duty station later this year.

The new Fire Chief will be an experienced fire service executive with at least seven to ten years of senior management background as a Battalion Chief or above in a community of comparable or larger size or a Department of 300 plus fire personnel. A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in fire science, public administration, or related field is required. A Master's degree, CFOD, and completion of the National Fire Academy's EFO program are preferred. The Chief must qualify for Master Structural Fire Fighter certification by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Standards within one year of appointment. The strongest candidate must demonstrate outstanding community outreach skills; knowledge and experience in fast paced/high service demand communities; outstanding fiscal and administrative skills; and the capacity to be an articulate spokesperson and advocate for a modern fire service and emergency medical agency. The Chief must also be capable of focusing on internal communications programs, collaborative decision-making processes and team building/professional development while handling the myriad of external demands on his/her time.

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If interested, send current resume by June 2, 2006 to:

Chuck Rohre
Waters-Oldani Executive Recruitment
2695 Villa Creek Dr., Suite 104
Dallas, TX 75234-7328
Voice: 972.481.1950
Fax: 972.481.1951
Toll Free: 877.356.2924
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Website: www.watersconsulting.com

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