Fire Chief
Group: City of Garibaldi
Location: Garibaldi, Oregon
Salary Range: $89,000 - $100,000 DOE
Deadline Information: To apply, send a completed city application form, cover letter, resume, and five professional references to citymanager@garibaldi.gov. Applications must be received by 4:00 PM 7/18/25.
Deadline Date: 07/18/2025
Posted Date: 06/26/2025
Website: http://ci.garibaldi.or.us
Contact Information for Applicants
Jake Boone
citymanager@garibalid.gov
(503) 322-3327
Job Description: Fire Chief
Employment Status: Regular full-time; exempt from overtime. Subject to the City’s Personnel Policies.
Position Summary:
The Fire Chief is the highest-ranking officer in the Garibaldi Fire Department (GFD) and simultaneously serves as the Fire Chief for the Garibaldi Rural Fire Protection District (GRFPD)
under intergovernmental agreement. The Chief is responsible for planning, organizing, administering, and directing the operations of the GFD in compliance with applicable local,
state, and federal laws. This includes emergency response coordination, personnel management, departmental leadership, public communication, and fiscal oversight. The Fire
Chief works under the direct supervision of the City Manager and provides executive-level leadership for all fire protection, prevention, and emergency services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Emergency Operations and Incident Command
• Responds to emergencies and assumes command as needed.
• Manages strategic and tactical objectives at incident scenes.
• Maintains operational readiness for fire suppression, EMS, hazardous materials, and disaster response.
• Oversees fire prevention programs, code enforcement, inspections, and fire investigations.
• Serves as Fire Marshal for both the City and the GRFPD. Departmental Leadership and Personnel Management
• Recruits, supervises, and evaluates staff and volunteers.
• Ensures compliance with personnel policies and labor laws.
• Develops and implements training, performance evaluations, and succession planning.
• Administers disciplinary actions as necessary and in accordance with City policy.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with elected officials, staff, community partners, neighboring agencies, and members of the public.
• Conducts oneself at all times in accordance with all relevant ethical standards.
Risk Management and Safety
• Develops and enforces workplace health and safety policies.
• Ensures personnel are physically and mentally fit for duty.
• Monitors compliance with occupational safety standards.
Asset and Facility Oversight
• Manages maintenance and inventory of equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
• Develops procedures for proper use and upkeep of department assets.
• Coordinates capital improvement planning and implementation.
Fiscal Management
• Prepares and administers the department budget.
• Ensures procurement practices meet City financial policies.
• Seeks and applies for grants and other funding opportunities.
Public Relations and Interagency Coordination
• Serves as liaison to other fire departments, law enforcement, and public agencies.
• Attends public meetings, hearings, and community events.
• Develops public education and outreach programs.
Strategic Planning and Development Review
• Participates in emergency preparedness and long-range planning.
• Reviews land use applications for fire safety compliance.
• Coordinates with planning and development agencies.
Performs other duties as assigned by the City Manager.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of eight (8) years of firefighting experience, including five (5) years in a supervisory role.
At least three (3) years of experience as a Fire Chief, Battalion Chief, or equivalent.
NFPA certifications: Firefighter II, Fire Officer I, Instructor I.
Valid Oregon driver’s license with a safe driving record.
EMT Basic certification required within six months of hire.
Completion of ICS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 courses.
Demonstrated ability to manage personnel, budgets, emergency operations, and interagency coordination.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate’s degree or better in Fire Science, Public Administration, or related field.
Physical Requirements:
Must meet the essential job tasks listed in NFPA 1582, Chapter 5. Must possess sufficient physical ability to operate equipment, perform emergency services, and lift heavy objects as
needed. Reasonable accommodation will be made as required by law.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in varied settings including office environments, emergency scenes, and public events. Exposure to smoke, chemicals, hazardous materials, extreme temperatures, and
high-stress situations is common.
Supervision:
This position works under the general supervision of the City Manager.