Fire Battalion Chief

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 ParamedicMinimum 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 licenseMinimum 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 appointmentAdditional 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 . 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

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