Fire Chief

Salary: See Position Description

Location : 285 Uptown Blvd. Cedar Hill TX, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 340024-FD23-11-2025

Department: Fire

Opening Date: 11/03/2025

Why This Role is Valuable

The City of Cedar Hill is seeking an innovative, community-oriented servant leader ready to join its municipal family as the next Fire Chief!

The purpose of this position is to assist in the protection of lives and property by leading the day-to-day operations of the fire department and its associated personnel. This is accomplished by serving as the executive manager and commander of the fire department. Duties include directing employees, planning and improving departmental operations, maintaining fire equipment, promoting fire safety, responding to alarms, preparing and managing the Department budget, and interfacing with other City employees and citizens.

We work as a joint regional collaboration, to include policies, dispatching and response. To be successful, candidates must possess a collaborative spirit and appreciate diversity in all aspects, with the ability to weave their tools within City operations.

The incoming Fire Chief will help chart a course for the City of Cedar Hill as it grows and community leaders set new goals and priorities. Opportunities awaiting the new Chief include:

Implementation of strategic plan setting future direction for the success of the department, including a 2027 bond initiative, proposing options for Station #5 and a public safety training center.

Continued emphasis on community engagement into the culture and values throughout the organization starting with newest members to our most tenured employees.

Strengthening a future service model combining community dynamics, industry best practices and cutting-edge technology to ensure exceptional service delivery The salary range for this position is up to $185,000, depending on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. First review of applications will take place the week of December 2, 2025.

How You Add Value

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What You Bring to the Role

This position requires a bachelor's degree in EMS, Fire Science or closely related field required.

At least ten (10) years of related experience, including training in Fire Protection Technologies required.

Fire-based EMS background preferred.

Texas Fire Chief Certified Fire Executive (CFE), Fire Service Chief Executive Officer (FSCEO) or Executive Fire Officer (EFO) preferred.

Candidates must also possess the following licenses/certifications:

Valid Class B Texas Driver License

Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Master Firefighter Certification

How to Join Our Family

Please apply online at . Only online applications will be accepted. Please include all relevant licenses/certifications.

For more information on this position, contact: Tracey Kerezman, Director of Awesome People x 1053

The City of Cedar Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of genetic information in compliance with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), race, sex, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, or disability in hiring, conditions, or termination of employment. Final applicants for employ- ment with the City of Cedar Hill are subject to drug testing and background screening.

Candidates for this position may be subject to disclosure during the application/hiring process, in accordance with the Public Information Act.

The City of Cedar Hill's culture sets us apart from any other City in the world. We live by five very important values, which also contain many parts to make a whole. The five values we live by are High Standards, Teamwork, Premier Customer Service, Family Oriented and Fun.

Recognizing that employees are essential in the operation of our organization, the City of Cedar Hill exemplifies our family oriented values by offering a comprehensive benefits plan, supporting the present and future of our employees. Full time benefits include:

Security for the Present:

Health Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Additional Supplemental Plans

Medical and Dependent Day Care Reimbursement Account Security for the Future:

TMRS Retirement Plan (Employee contributes 7% pre-tax, City provides 2 to 1 matching, vesting after 5 years, with option of retirement, at any age, with 20 years of service)

Deferred Compensation Plans through ICMA and Nationwide Additional Benefits:

Education Reimbursement Assistance

Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center Employee Membership (Family membership discounts available)

Zula B. Wylie Public Library Card

Employee Assistance Program

Longevity Leave Benefits:

Vacation

Sick

12 Paid City Holidays

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Do you have experience in a City with Fire-based EMS Services?

Yes

No

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If yes, how many years?

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