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The Cañon City Fire District serves approximately 35,000 people in Cañon City and portions of the surrounding unincorporated Fremont County area.
Located on the edge of the Arkansas Valley approximately 40 miles west of Pueblo and less than an hour southwest of Colorado Springs, this growing combination career/volunteer fire suppression district responds to over 2,200 calls annually and operates out of two staffed stations with an operating budget of over 2.5 million dollars.
Our staffing includes a Fire Chief, B/C Training and Safety Officer, 27 suppression career personnel ranging from Firefighter to Battalion Chief, 25 volunteer personnel, 1 Life Safety Officer, and 1 Executive Assistant.
For those interested in the current emplyment postings listed below, applications may be submitted to:
Cañon City Fire District
1475 N. 15th Street
Cañon City, Colorado 81212.
FAX: 719-275-1486
For more information on any of the current employment postings and volunteer positions, please contact the Cañon City Fire District at 719-275-8666, or by email.
Fire Chief
Opening Date: June 23, 2010
Closing Date: August 31, 2010
Salary:
$79,008.00 – $83,484.00 plus benefits
Duties:
1. Plans, directs, supervises, and reviews activities of salaried and volunteer firefighting personnel performing fire inspection, fire prevention, fire/arson investigations, and firefighting.
2. Makes recommendations to the Board in matters of need for personnel, apparatus, and equipment.
3. Initiates and advises on the development of ordinances, laws, and regulations.
4. Supervises promotional examinations.
5. Directs and oversees District training programs.
6. Prepares and administers the Fire District budget.
7. Submits monthly and annual reports to the Board.
8. Attends meetings relative to Fire District involvement.
9. Responds to major alarms when off duty.
10. Oversees hydrant locations, fire code plan reviews, and all matters relevant to subdivision reviews.
11. Manages positions and personnel of the District; counsels employees and administers discipline; enforces District personnel policies and procedures within the District.
See Fire Chief Job Description for complete information.
Essential Functions:
1. The Fire Chief operates under the direction of the Board to administer the Fire District and all policies relevant to the daily operation of such.
2. Plans and directs the Fire District in all aspects of fire, EMS, hazardous materials, and specialized rescue in the protection of life and property.
3. Develops programs consistent with the good and orderly operation of the Fire District in those areas deemed emergency as well as those deemed non-emergency.
4. Insures that the Board and public are aware of conditions that, in his/her opinion, are unsafe or difficult or impossible to protect.
See Fire Chief Job Description for complete information.
Requirements:
1. Must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with coursework or equivalent in fire science, public administration management or related areas, and at least 11 years of progressively responsible experience in the fire service. At least 5 of those 11 years must be in a supervisory or administrative role. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. Examples of satisfactory substitution would be an Associate's Degree in fire science, public administration management or related areas, and 13 years of fire service, with at least 5 of those 13 years in a supervisory or administrative role. Another example of a qualified substitution would be 15 years of service in a fire department, with progressively responsible experience, and 5 of those 15 years in a supervisory or administrative role.
2. Must have proven managerial skills, budgeting experience, and human resources skills.
3. Is currently, or has held the minimum following certifications: Firefighter I, EMT-B, and Hazardous Materials Operations Level.
4. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
You are required to complete and return a Consent and Authorization for Release of Information along with your application.
See Fire Chief Job Description for complete information.
Download and print the application for this postition.
