Fire Chief
About the role
The Fire Chief serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Oklahoma City Fire Department, responsible for leadership, management, and administration of all departmental operations, personnel, programs, and strategic initiatives. The Fire Chief directs a metropolitan fire department of sworn and civilian personnel through multiple divisions, including Operations, Fire Prevention Services, Support Services, and the Office of the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief is appointed by the City Manager and functions with broad administrative authority to plan, organize, and evaluate fire and emergency services; develop and implement policy; coordinate with external agencies; manage departmental resources; and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and administer all departmental operations, personnel, programs, and strategic initiatives
- Direct a metropolitan fire department of sworn and civilian personnel through multiple divisions, including Operations, Fire Prevention Services, Support Services, and the Office of the Fire Chief
- Plan, organize, and evaluate fire and emergency services
- Develop and implement policy
- Coordinate with external agencies
- Manage departmental resources
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Application requirements
Complete the application in its entirety, including the application questions. Attach your resume, cover letter, and a list of six work-related references (who will not be contacted without prior notice). Your resume should reflect years and months of employment, beginning/ending dates, as well as size of staff and budgets you have managed.
Pay
$173,116.08 - $264,612.24 Annually
Applications/resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by July 3, 2026.