Deputy Fire Chief - Old Town

Start Date: November 19, 2024 | End Date: January 31, 2025
County: Penobscot County
Job Type: Public Safety - EMS, Public Safety - Fire

The City of Old Town is seeking a qualified team leader to fill the position of Deputy Fire Chief.

The City of Old Town Fire Rescue Department covers 300 square miles of response area and responds to more than 2400 calls a year. The Department is made up of four crews with a full time compliment of 24 Firefighter­ Paramedics, AEMT and EMT licensees. Crews work a rotating 24/48/24/96 schedule.

The candidate for the Deputy Fire Chief must have strong leadership and managerial skills combined with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Additional essential traits included, but are not limited to: community oriented, strong work ethic, integrity, proven human resources capabilities, adaptability, problem solving skills and creativity.

Qualifications preferably include seven to ten years experience with a full­ time fire/rescue agency. Five years of command officer experience. Basic EMT licensure preferred. Candidate must have demonstrated experience and skill within the following critical areas: crafting collaborative inter-agency relationships, pacing change, fire inspections, fire­ ground management, EMS and emergency management.

The City of Old Town has a competitive wage/ health and benefits package.

This is a salary position with the City of Old Town, wages are based on experience. Expected salary range is $85,000 to $95,000.

Applications review will begin the week of December 16, 2024.   Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

All resumes and a City of Old Town application should be mailed or emailed to the City of Old Town City Manager’s Office at ipehrson@old-town.org or mailed to the following.

City of Old Town

Attn: Dept Fire Chief Process

265 Main Street

Old Town, ME 04468

If potential candidates have questions, please contact Chief Kyle Milan at kmilan@old-town.org.