What We Do

The position of Fire Chief is responsible for the administrative oversight, visioning, leadership, planning, budgeting, coordination, and management of the Department. The Fire Chief directs and administers the overall operations, programs, development, and promotion of the Department, its systems, resources, programs, and responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will be a strong leader who earns respect from the department members, a forward-thinking leader who plans for change and growth, intuitive listener with problem solving and organizational skills, experienced in personnel/union management, has strong verbal and written communications skills, experienced in budget preparation and administration, establishes a healthy relationship within the fire department, the village employees, the elected officials, the public and surrounding agencies.

Minimum education should include a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Emergency Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field required with 10 years’ experience in fire suppression or emergency services.  Five years of directly related, progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience at the rank of Lieutenant or higher.  Preferred education – master’s degree.
Must have WI State Certified Fire Officer 1 Fire Officer 2 and WI Fire Emergency Instructor 1 certifications upon hire.  National Incident Management System (NIMS) training is required including ICS 700, ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300, and ICS 400.

The applicant must pass a criminal and financial background check, hold a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, and meet residency requirements.

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Application Process

The position of Fire/EMS Chief position is professional level work assigned administrative supervision of the Fire and EMS Services Division. This supervisory position assists the Public Safety Director in planning, organizing, directing, and administering Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations of the Public Safety Department as assigned and/or delegated by the Public Safety Director. The position participates in and supervises the activities of emergency responders during emergency and non-emergency operations to protect life, property, and the environment by performing fire suppression, rescue, emergency and non-emergency aid, hazardous materials and fire prevention and inspection activities. This position also performs all related technical, administrative, and supervisory work as required and/or assigned by the Public Safety Director.

The ideal candidate will be a leader of high integrity, with strong planning and organizational skills; innovative in problem-solving and team building, the ability to communicate effectively, and make quick sound decisions.

Minimum education should include a Two-year associate degree in firefighting, or related degree or minimum of 60 college credits. Other degrees will be considered with related EMS, rescue, or firefighting experience. Must be Licensed by the State of Wisconsin as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic and certified by the State of Wisconsin as a Fire Officer I (Fire).

The applicant must pass a criminal and financial background check, hold a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, be a U.S. Citizen and must be ability to read and write the English language.

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Application Process