Assistant Fire Chief of Emergency Services

Assistant Fire Chief of Emergency Services Position Profile

Pay Range: $121,560 $158,066 (annually)

Deadline to Apply: June 22, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Review Applications: by June 23, 2026

Interviews (Virtual): June 23, 2026 June 28, 2026

Final Interview Process (In-Person): Anticipated July 7, 2026

Pre-Employment Process: July-August 2026

Expected Start Date: August/September 2026

Details

• Full-Time, Exempt
• Benefits Eligible Date of Hire
• Reports to Fire Chief
• Located at Eden Prairie Fire Station 1
• Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May need to cover 24-hour shifts as needed. Hours may vary based on business need.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Fire Chief Emergency Services ensures readiness for emergency response by managing all facets of the departments suppression initiatives and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response activities. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are:

• Responsible for the management, supervision, and administration of all duty crew firefighters, management of all fire stations, equipment, and apparatus. Responsible for public relations efforts as assigned by the Fire Chief.
• Leads emergency services efforts within the Fire Department by strategically developing objectives to ensure adequate and trained response to calls Works collaboratively to ensure all suppression, EMS, and special response areas meet or exceed state and federally required standards for their respective positions. Establishes department standards and policies related to the operations areas.
• Develops and manages annual operation area budget, works collaboratively with Command Staff members on overall department budget, and participates in the capital planning process. Negotiates contracts for related services or materials on behalf of the department. Monitors expenses and looks for opportunities to drive greater cost efficiency.
• Manages large-scale projects, demonstrating a vision for emergency services. Facilitates internal committees and external groups of stakeholders to arrive at effective outcomes and create engagement in the decision-making process.
• Supports the training, technology, emergency management, and fire prevention areas through managing projects, achieving goals and driving collaborative communications across the department. Supports special events such as, Night to unite, 4th of July Hometown Celebration, Wings of the North Air Show, Open House, Schooner Days, and other public education/public relations events.
• Develops and maintains community emergency services relationships throughout the city with private agencies along with federal, state, and local units of government.
• Assumes command at major fire scenes and directs the response teams. Serves as a liaison between the department and other city leaders during significant incidents. Facilitates significant incident debriefings, identifies areas of improvements and implements subsequent changes. Provides Duty Officer coverage throughout the year. Acts in the absence of the Fire Chief.

While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Requirements

• Associates degree is required.
• Four-year degree required within four years of employment and/or appointment to any full-time assistant chief is required.
• Executive Fire Officer (EFO) or a masters degree is preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of experience working with a Fire Department required.
• Current Firefighter I and Firefighter II (including Hazardous Materials Operations) certification is required.
• Current fire department rank must be Captain or higher for at least two years or Lieutenant for not less than three years is required.
• Local Hazard Zone (Blue Card) Certification obtained within six months of employment is required.
• Certified Emergency Manager is preferred.
• Certified Minnesota State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is required.
• Completion of college accredited Fire Apparatus Operator (FAO) is required within two years of employment.
• Training in Tactics, Building Construction, Administration, Disaster management, and Hazardous Materials is preferred.
• Experience in developing and delivering emergency services programs is preferred.
• Experience in all facets of the National Incident Management System is preferred.
• Experience with computer technology and specialized Fire Department software is required.
• Must maintain a valid drivers license (must have excellent driving record).
• Physical demands are normally those associated with light work. However, field work requires the same physical exertion required for any firefighter. Most work is split between the field and a normal office environment. Active participation in field activities, such as major events, natural or man-made disasters or events with a high public profile can come with intermittent exposure to hazardous or disagreeable working conditions.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the Citys evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position include professional reference checks, background check, drivers license check (must have a valid drivers license and excellent driving record), pre-employment physical exam, physical ability test, work history verification, education verification and leadership evaluation.

Skills

• Accountability: Follows through on commitments. Focuses on appropriate tasks throughout the shift. Is prepared and punctual to all scheduled shifts. Actions and words are in sync. Follows all policies and procedures. Takes responsibility for actions. Shares the right information. Maintains confidentiality.
• Communication: Communicates in a clear and consistent way so the receiver understands the message. Tailors words, non-verbal and verbal body language to audience. Able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect.
• Sound Judgement: Makes effective decisions with provided information. Weighs options and analyzes different ways to complete tasks, options, pros and cons. Choses appropriate action based on a specific situation. Moves forward with the best option to achieve task/goal.
• Decision Making: Can make good decisions independently. May seek additional input from others when necessary to reach a conclusion when appropriate. Quickly thinks about possibilities before acting. Determines best course of action in the moment based upon training and experience. Able to take learned decisions in one area and apply in similar situations.
• Technical Learning: Consistently achieves the technical knowledge necessary to be effective. Stays up to date with laws, statutes, industry standards, organization, and product information. Able to learn and apply knowledge to work. Utilizes technology to achieve goals/results.

Our Values

We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance, and relationships.

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Salary/Compensation: $121,560 - $158,066 per year