The City of Rossford, located in the heart of the Toledo, Ohio Metropolitan Area, is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of FIRE CHIEF. Come join our team of motivated individuals dedicated to serving this dynamic city and its citizens. For more information about the Fire and Rescue Department, please visit www.rossfordohio.com.
The City of Rossford offers highly competitive compensation and benefits. Our small but vibrant community is one of the fastest developing areas in Ohio. With a relatively low cost of living, Rossford is known for its history, booming economic development, night life and is located just minutes from the excitement of downtown Toledo, Ohio. The City of Rossford is seeking an innovative leader who will direct, manage and lead the operations and activities of the Rossford Fire & Rescue Department. The position provides vision and collaborative leadership to a multi-disciplined department with the overall responsibility of performing advanced emergency operations work in planning, organizing and directing the fire and emergency services department, handling personnel and public information matters and ensuring that all laws, regulations and procedures are followed.
The Fire Chief will be responsible for the following: Overall administration of all Fire Department operations and function, including fire suppression, public service, fire prevention, fire inspections, and public education; Overall administration of all Emergency Medical Services (EMS) support activities, including department personnel functions, training, staffing, maintenance, supplies, and budgeting; Plans, directs and reviews activities of personnel performing fire prevention and suppression activities, as well as all emergency medical services (EMS) activities; Responds to and takes command of firefighting personnel at major fires; makes assignments and supervises subordinate officers in the care and maintenance of the fire station and all medical supplies and equipment; Serves as spokesperson to public, media and administration concerning all fire & rescue department events, and situations; Reviews reports on departmental activities; Prepares reports for City officials, state and national organizations; Coordinates with other department heads within the city government to ensure the safety of citizens and events; Prepares and administers the departmental budget; Prepares long-range goals, objectives and strategic plans for the development and operation of fire protection services; Prepares long-range goals, objectives and strategic plans for the development and operation of emergency medical services.
A minimum of Firefighter II and Paramedic as well as extensive administrative experience in the supervision of full-time firefighters and EMTs is required. Experience moving a department from part-time, volunteer status to full-time status is a plus. Criminal background required. Excellent benefits include participation in the Ohio Police & Fire Retirement System, paid-time off, group life insurance, medical insurance, professional dues, deferred compensation, and conference expenses. Target Start Date: September 2024 or negotiable Reports To: City Administrator
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Heban@hml-law.net no later than July 20, 2024. For questions, please contact; Allyson Murray City Administrator 133 Osborn Street Rossford, Ohio 43460 cityadmin@rossfordohio.com