Job Opportunity: Asst Fire Chief – Bellingham Fire

This position is second-in-command of the Fire Department and is responsible for the daily operations of the Department. Directs the activities of the Battalion Chiefs and Division Chiefs in conducting

firefighting/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and administrative operations. Assists the Chief with long range planning, budget preparation and collective bargaining. Acts as the personnel officer for the Department. Serves as senior member of the Department’s management team. Directs all activities of the Department in the absence of the Chief.

The Bellingham Fire Department has 140 paid, uniformed, personnel operating out of six fire stations, two medic units and one command vehicle. The department serves 80,000 residents.

The Bellingham Fire Department currently has an Interim Fire Chief. The Interim Chief plans to retire in mid-2013. Recruitment and placement of a regular Fire Chief will occur prior to mid-2013.

View the full description and application here: http://www.cob.org/employment/jobs.aspx