Fire Departments Hiring – Fire Chief

Job Description:

The Fire Chief is the executive in charge of overseeing the Rockford Fire Department. The Fire Chief is responsible for the overall management and leadership of all fire functions including strategy development, hiring, promotions, transfers, terminations and staff recognition (over 330 personnel).

• Work involves responsibility for the efficient operation of the Fire Department to assure that firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous material mitigation, extrication, water rescue and other technical rescue services are provided to the residents of Rockford.
• Work also involves consulting with City officials in determining overall plans and policies to be followed in conducting fire operations.
• Work is performed with wide latitude in interpreting and applying policies, rules, and regulations; work performance is measured by total results obtained.
• The fire chief works closely with the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and interacts with the City Council members, as necessary.
• The Fire Chief reports to the Mayor and City Administrator.