Menomonee Falls, WI – Fire Chief

• The Village is seeking a full-time Fire Chief to lead a full-service organization. The Fire department staff consists of the Chief, (3) Deputy Chiefs (Administrative, Operations, EMS/Training), (5) Battalion Chiefs, (6)    Lieutenants and (15) Full and PT Firefighter/EMT’s and Paramedics and Officer Coordinator, Clerk, Chaplain, (49) PT Lieutenants/Firefighter EMT’s and EMT’s, and (9) part-time Inspectors. 
• The department recently received a SAFER Grant and is on-boarding (14) new personnel.
• The department operates from three (3) fire stations (two built new in 2015) that are staffed by career and part-time members 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 
•  The department apparatus consists of four engine companies, one truck company (Quint) six ambulances, one mini-pumper, one water tender, one command unit, one mobile command post and staff support vehicles. 
• The full-time personnel are part of IAFF Local 3879. Currently full-time personnel work a three-shift schedule on a 24/24 rotation with four days off period. 
• The Department provides full fire and emergency medical services to the Village, neighboring Lannon (primary response) and the region. E911 emergency communications and operations are provided by Waukesha County Communications Center. 
• The Fire Department’s FY 2022 budget was just under $6 million.
• The department responded to over 5,500 emergency and service calls in 2022. 

• An experienced, innovative, collaborative fire/EMS leader with demonstrated managerial, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• A strong communicator with Village officials, the Police and Fire Commission, staff, and other stakeholders.
• A commitment to the organization as well as the senior management team of the Village with genuine confidence and approachability to residents, business, and governmental leaders. 
• A Fire Chief that is an integral and engaged leader, with a strong background in modern fire, EMS, emergency management and all hazards’ practices. 
• A Fire Chief that understands the need to use data for problem solving and community risk reduction efforts.
• The ability to mentor and foster leadership roles within the staff, succession planning and a global vision of the community’s needs and vision are critical. Creativity and the ability to guide and balance change is necessary. 
• A demonstrated history of working in a combination department that also has collective bargaining.
• Demonstrated skills in Strategic Planning and overall agency credentialing and performance evaluations and national standards.
• A desire to be a life-long learner and consistently looking for personal growth.

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in fire science, emergency management, emergency medical services or related fields. A master’s degree is highly desired.
• Have 10 years of experience and demonstrated leadership in a fire service command position is required. 
• In the ideal, be a graduate of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer, Chief Fire Officer Designation, or similar certifications. 

Posted: 2023-09-21