Job Description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
FIRE BATTALION CHIEF
$93,330 - $102,663 (D.O.E.)
The Fredericksburg Fire Department is actively seeking qualified candidates to join our team as a Battalion Chief. This role involves providing leadership and supervision to field operations and support services.
Key Responsibilities: - Supervise firefighting and EMS operations across multiple work locations.
- Direct and manage station administration and emergency response activities.
- Deploy personnel and equipment efficiently during emergencies.
- Evaluate situations and develop suppression and EMS plans at emergency scenes.
- Oversee and supervise company level officers to ensure company readiness.
- Handles disciplinary matters and solves employee problems.
- Conducts performance evaluations on personnel.
- Will be able to perform public relations activities by speaking before civic groups, business leaders, other agency heads and City officials on the mission of the fire department and its goals and objectives of providing customer service.
- Prepares and maintains budgets for their assigned areas of responsibility within Fire Department.
Benefits: - Bilingual Pay Incentive
- College Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Opportunity to join specialty teams (HAZMAT, Water/Dive Rescue, Tactical EMS, Honor Guard)
- VRS Retirement with Hazardous Duty supplement
- Retirement Health Insurance stipend
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous vacation, sick, and holiday leave
- 13 paid holidays annually
- ALS Certification stipend: $4,000 for Advanced EMTs, $6,000 for EMT-Intermediates, $10,000 for Paramedics
- Paid training for ALS certification advancement to Paramedic
Minimum Requirements: - High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Specialized training in firefighting and emergency response
- 7 years of experience in the Fire Service
- At least 1 year of experience as a Fire Captain or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
Minimum Special Requirements: - Firefighter I and II
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Level III
- Fire Instructor I
- Fire Officer I
- Obtain Fire Officer II within 12 months of appointment
- Obtain Fire Instructor II within 12 months of appointment
- Obtain Fire Officer III within 24 months of appointment
- Obtain ICS 300 and ICS 400 within 24 months of appointment
Additional Information: - Criminal background and driving record checks required.
- Medical physical and polygraph exam are mandatory.
For more details on assignments or job descriptions, please contact the City of Fredericksburg Fire Department Administrative offices at 540-372-1059. Join us and make a difference in our community!
Come join us as part of a knowledgeable and energetic organization committed to excellence in serving a thriving and growing community through commitment to the City’s Core Values . of Agile Innovation, Abundant Compassion, Outstanding Customer Service, Energized Work Environment, Essential Engagement and Unwavering Stewardship.
In order to meet testing requirements, applications, resumes, and required certifications must be submitted by
11:59 pm on May 30, 2025. Applications and additional information may be found at .
The City of Fredericksburg provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. City of Fredericksburg
Human Resources Department
715 Princess Anne Street, Room 209
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Fxbghire@fredericksburgva.gov
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Holiday work, Full time, Local area,