Description
The City of Lansing Fire Department is seeking a dynamic and visionary Assistant Fire Chief to support the Fire Chief in leading a large, diverse, organization of sworn and civilian personnel. This executive-level position plays a key role in strategic planning, budgeting, and daily operations, ensuring effective service delivery and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring a proven background in public safety, community engagement, and employee well-being, with a demonstrated ability to foster strong partnerships across departments and the community. Appointed under a strong Mayor form of government, this position reports directly to the City Fire Chief and contributes to shaping the department's mission, values, and long-term success. This position assists in managing a budget of $42,000,000.00.
Requirements
Candidates will possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Fire Science, or equivalent area is required.
- Ten (10) years of experience in the fire services WITH
- Three (3) to five (5) years of supervisory experience with a level equivalent to Division Chief or above within a local, public safety municipality is required.
- State of Michigan Fire Officer III certification or equivalent.
- Current Paramedic or EMT (Emergency Medical Technician is required.
- NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 is required.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Fire Administration, Fire Science, or equivalent area is preferred.
- Executive Fire Officer Certification (EFO) from the National Fire Academy is preferred.
- Chief Fire Officer Designation (CFOD) from the Center for Public Safety Excellence is preferred.
- State of Michigan Fire Inspector or equivalent is preferred.
- Familiarity with Emergency system platforms (i.e., NFRIS, NERIS, Image Trend, ESO, Emergency Reporting, etc.) preferred.
