Deputy Fire Chief

Borough of Wyomissing Deputy Fire Chief The Borough of Wyomissing in Berks County, PA is excited to announce the opening of a hiring process for the position of Deputy Fire Chief.

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills to join our team as the Deputy Fire Chief.

As the Deputy Fire Chief, your essential duties & responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting with the daily operations and management of the department,command and control of incident operations, assisting with recruitment and retention efforts, and Community Risk Reduction activities covering code enforcement, public relations, and fire origin and cause investigations.

Applicants for this position should have recent and relevant experience as a fire officer coupled with strong leadership skills.

The application period is open from Wednesday June 4, 2025, at 9:00 am through Monday June 30, 2025, at 3:00 pm.

Applicants MUST meet all certification and experience requirements, provide copies of all required documents, and follow all instructions to be considered in this hiring process.

Deputy Fire Chief Minimum Experience Requirements: 1.

Possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D., bachelor’s degree (preferred) from an accredited institution in Fire Science, Public Administration, or discipline related to the fire service.

2.

Experience in all phases of fire protection including prevention and administration.

3.

Experience working with career and volunteer firefighters/departments.

4.

10 years of recent and progressively responsible experience in a career or combination fire department.

5.

Hold the rank of Company Officer or higher.

Deputy Fire Chief Required Certifications: 1.

Valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License (if out of state, must obtain PA license within six (6) months of hire) 2.

NFPA 1021 Fire Officer III 3.

NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I 4.

NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I 5.

ICS 300, 400, IS-700, IS-800 6.

NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations Instructions for applying: Complete application packets must include the following: 1.

Cover letter 2.

Current resume ** 3.

Copies of required certifications and driver’s license 4.

Completed Deputy Fire Chief Application ** Veteran’s preference must be clearly stated on Resume if applicable and DD214 submitted with the application packet Application Submission Guidelines: Applications are available for download from the Borough of Wyomissing website under the Deputy Fire Chief tab or for pick up in person at Wyomissing Borough Hall, 22 Reading Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19610, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Applications will only be accepted by submitting in person or by USPS addressed to: Borough of Wyomissing C/O Fire Chief Holmes 22 Reading Boulevard Wyomissing, PA 19610 Electronic submissions and incomplete application packets will not be accepted All communication by the Borough to the applicant will be done by email.

The written examination is scheduled for Saturday July 26, 2025, at 9:00 am, being held at the Wyomissing Area Jr/Sr High School, 630 Evans Avenue, Wyomissing, PA 19610.

Doors will open at 8:30 am and lock at 8:55 am.

No one will be permitted to enter after the doors have been locked.

Eligible applicants will be notified by email with an official invitation to the written examination including a study list.

Applicants who successfully pass the written examination will be notified by email with an invitation to participate in the panel interview portion of the process.

This is an FSLA exempt management-level position scheduled for 40 hours per week, a salary range of $90,000 to $100,000 depending on qualifications, and includes an excellent benefits package.

This position is subject to a 12-month probationary period.

The Borough of Wyomissing is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.