Fire Chief

• Provides department level management and administration of the Fire Department
• Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the activities of the department
• Responsible for the administration of the department under the provisions of state and local laws
• Manages department and administers all programs
• Evaluates department operations, appoints officers and fire fighters, administers discipline
• Interview and select candidates for promotion or hire
• Oversee employee development, performance evaluations, training programs, and discipline
• Manages the operations of the Town’s emergency services and ambulance operations
• Responds to major fires and emergency situations and serves as the incident commander
• Prepare departmental budget
• Enforces fire safety laws and by-laws
• Develops and administers a fire prevention program
• Acts as forest warden

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science, Business, Public Administration or a related field
• 5 to 7 years responsible municipal experience
• 3 years in a supervisory capacity
• Driver’s license
• Certified as a minimum Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Knowledge of principles and practices of modern public administration and financial management
• Knowledge of Massachusetts statutes, rules and regulations related to Fire Suppression and Prevention, Emergency Medical Care, and Emergency Response Management
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Skill in organizing, directing, and coordinating department activities
• Supervisory, leadership, personnel management, writing, communication, and delegation skills

Graduate of United States Fire Administration’s Executive Fire Officer Program (EFO) at the National Fire Academy