Fire Chief

The Town of Kittery is hiring a full-time Fire Chief.  The salary range for this salaried-exempt non-union position is $105,000 to $125,000 annually.  This position is eligible for medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, short-term disability, and MainePERS Plan 3C retirement benefits. 
 
Other Benefits of Working for the Kittery Fire Department

• Full-time Fire Department
• Staff:  2 Captains, 2 Lieutenants, 8 Full-Time Firefighters
• Staff work 24-hour shifts (1-2-1-4)
• Annual Budget of $1.312 Million

• High school diploma or GED required, associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, or related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive firefighting experience, including at least 5 years as a Fire Lieutenant or equivalent supervisory role;
• Certified Firefighter II;
• Certified Fire Officer II;
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff; manages firefighter concerns; directs work assignments, employs/counsels/disciplines firefighter, when necessary; provides supervision of departmental firefighter training and development;
• Direct and supervise firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials, and emergency medical operations;
• Enforces fire department rules and regulations; plans and organizes firefighting and prevention activities; develops improved fire protection methods; develops department operations, dispatching and training regulations;
• Enters into mutual aid agreements with other departments; informs other department officers of mutual aid agreements; and ensures Town is properly protected before employees or equipment are sent out of town;
• Prepares various reports, documents and logs to maintain files; evaluates emergency situations;
• Insures proper use and maintenance of firefighting and emergency clothing, equipment and vehicles;
• Attends Seacoast Chief Fire Officers Mutual Aid district meetings, meeting involving development, emergency management, Town Council and other meetings as needed;
• Prepares annual budget request, annual capital improvement program, and is responsible for fund allocation;
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Extensive knowledge of principals, practices and methods of effective fire prevention, administration, organization and operations; knowledge of federal, state and local laws, codes and ordinances;
• Able to make sound judgments, assess situations, report on those situations, and react calmly under hostile conditions;
• Must be proficient in the use of computer-based reporting;
• Ability to utilize mathematical formulas, and to understand a variety of professional, technical and administrative documentation, directions, regulations, instructions, methods and procedures;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, elected officials, and the general public;
• Ability to produce reports that are accurate and complete.

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of emergency management equipment and vehicles, including lifting up to one hundred (100) pounds;
• Must be physically able to endure prolonged standing and visual concentration, stooping/ kneeling; crouching/crawling; climbing; and balancing;
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines and equipment, including, but not limited to: computer, facsimile machine, copier, and telephone;
• Must be able to move or carry job-related objects or materials.