Fire & EMS Chief
Group: City of Coquille, Oregon
Location: Coquille, Oregon
Salary Range: $81,900 - $115,000
Deadline Information: Apply by July 13, 2025. (First review, open until filled.)
Posted Date: 06/12/2025
Website: https://prothman.com/open-recruitments/?jobId=3302
Contact Information for Applicants
Prothman Company
info@prothman.com
206-368-0050
Fire & EMS Chief
City of Coquille, Oregon
Salary: $81,900 - $115,000
Located in Coos County in southwestern Oregon, the City of Coquille is 90 miles north of the California border and just 15 miles inland from the Pacific Coast. Incorporated in 1885, Coquille is home to 4,000 residents and has been the county seat of Coos County since 1896. Bounded by the Coquille River to the south and the beginnings of the Coast Range to the east and north, the City of Coquille sits in the beautiful Coquille Valley. The town’s prime location along the Coquille River Valley offers many outdoor recreation opportunities on the waterfront, including abundant fishing in the Coquille River, along with Laverne County Park, and miles of hiking and biking trails. The surrounding area also offers an abundance of nearby beaches, ocean fishing, hunting, golf, antiquing, surfing and more. With all that it offers, Coquille remains charmingly undiscovered and unspoiled.
The City of Coquille operates under a Council/Manager form of government. The Mayor and City Council appoint the City Manager, City Attorney and City Judge. The City Manager appoints and removes the Finance/HR Director, Public Works Director, Police Chief, Fire & EMS Chief, and the Library Director. The City provides a full range of municipal services, including police, ambulance and fire protection, parks and recreation facilities/activities, streets, planning, a library, and general administration services on a budget of approximately $14.2 million with 42 FTEs. The City also operates the water and wastewater utility systems.
Coquille Fire & Rescue is a combination department that provides both fire and EMS services. The department operates with a budget of $450,000 for Fire Services and $1,017,000 for Ambulance Services. Staffed by six career personnel, several part-time employees, and roughly 28 volunteers, the department provides fire services to an 89-square-mile region and has an Ambulance Service Area of about 400 square miles. The department operates out of a main station in downtown Coquille (Station 1) and maintains three rural stations throughout the fire district. While all stations house apparatus, not all are staffed. In 2024, Coquille Valley Ambulance responded to 1,448 calls for service, while the Fire Department handled approximately 120 fire calls. As a transporting agency, most of the department’s volunteers are trained EMTs, and all career staff hold at least an EMT-I or Paramedic certification. Under the direction of the City Manager, the Fire & EMS Chief is the executive leader of the Fire and Ambulance Department. The Chief is responsible for strategic planning, operational oversight, personnel management, and community engagement. This role ensures the delivery of effective fire suppression, EMS, rescue operations, fire prevention, and disaster preparedness programs throughout the City of Coquille.
A bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field is required. A master’s degree in a related field is preferred. Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible experience in Fire and/or EMS services, with at least five (5) years in a senior command position is required. Experience in both fire suppression and emergency medical services, including advanced life support (ALS) is preferred. Fire Officer II certification is required. Fire Officer III or IV (NFPA or equivalent) is preferred. EMT-I/99 or Paramedic certification (current or previously held) is preferred. ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 is preferred. Executive Fire Officer Program (EFO) or Chief Fire Officer (CFO) designation is preferred. A valid driver license with an acceptable driving record for the past three years is required.
For a complete position profile, full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. The City of Coquille is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by July 13, 2025. (First review, open until filled.)