Fire Chief

• Lead our combination career/call Fire Department
• Work in accordance with MGL, c 48, § 42
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of the Department including, but not limited to: Advance Life Support emergency medical service, fire prevention, suppression, and hazardous material response and mitigation
• Be an experienced incident commander
• Have excellent organizational skills and be proficient and professional in all aspects of communication
• Responsible for developing and administering the annual department budget to be approved at Town Meeting

• Bachelor’s degree in fire science, fire protection engineering, public administration, business administration, or a closely related discipline
• More than ten (10) years of progressive experience as a member of a fire department providing fire and EMS services with a minimum of five years of experience at a supervisory or command rank
• or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Fire Chief accreditation by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Fire Commission is highly desirable
• History of demonstrated leadership and foster and maintain a positive labor-management climate
• Experience in municipal-based fire and EMS services within a combination type department
• A valid driver’s license, 24-Haz-Mat, EMT-Basic certification, Firefighter I/II or equivalent, and Fire Prevention Officer certifications are required or to be obtained within one year
• Must have completed ICS 100 and 200 at the time of application with the ability to complete ICS 300 and 400 within one year of appointment
• Residency within 15 miles of the Pepperell border is preferred within one year of appointment

• Fire Chief accreditation by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Fire Commission is highly desirable
• Experience in municipal-based fire and EMS services within a combination type department
• Residency within 15 miles of the Pepperell border is preferred within one year of appointment

Comprehensive benefit package to include four weeks of vacation, 12.5 holidays, and health insurance