Fire Chief

City of Mount Airy

(Surry Co.)​​

 

Fire Chief

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The City of Mount Airy is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Fire Chief, who possesses a unique combination of knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities to oversee
the City’s Fire Department. This position will be available after August 1, 2025. The Fire Chief performs complex professional and difficult administrative work, planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Fire Department. Work is performed under general
supervision, and this position reports directly to the City Manager. Supervision is exercised over all Fire Department personnel. Salary is commensurate based on experience.

The position is responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Planning, directing, and supervising the operation of the Fire Department; coordinating emergency operations; coordinating activities with the City Manager and other departments and agencies; maintaining records, reports, and files; preparing reports.

• Develops annual budget proposal and controls budget expenses;

• Formulates and implements policy, procedures, rules, regulations, and programs;

• Prepares and reviews operational and administrative reports;

• Promotes, assigns, and disciplines all personnel;

• Supervises maintenance of all records and materials associated with fire prevention and suppression activities and administration;
• Responds to emergencies and assumes command and control; directs emergency operations;

• Coordinates emergency management functions;

• Supervises the investigation and cause determination of all fires

• Assigns employees to shifts and stations; ensures training levels of certification are covered and maintained;

• Makes periodic public addresses; meets with news media for interviews;

• Attends meetings and serves on committees, boards, and agencies related to promoting fire prevention and improving fire suppression;

• Evaluates work of subordinates;

• Required to operate a City vehicle on a regular basis

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Desired qualifications include: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, or a related field, along with considerable level of
increasing responsibility, one of which being in a leadership position is desired; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience as a Chief Officer is desired but not
required.

The following are required certifications: Level II Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Vehicle Driver, Class B valid driver’s license or equivalent, Technical Rescuer - Vehicle, NIMS 100-400, 700, 800, Level III Fire Inspector, Level I Instructor, NC Certified Fire Investigator.

The City of Mount Airy offers a competitive benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for the employee. There is state retirement with the

NC Local Government Employees Retirement System, paid vacation and sick leave, tuition assistance, paid holidays, and a free membership to Reeves Community Center also available
along with a variety of voluntary benefits.

Applications may be picked up at City Hall, Human Resources Department, 300 South Main Street, Mount Airy, or through our website at https://www.mountairy.org/173/Employment-
Opportunities . Applicants must complete the City application. Completed applications can be dropped off at City Hall at the Human Resources department or emailed to humanresources@mountairy.org.

The City of Mount Airy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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