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The Town of Brookline, New Hampshire population of approximately 5,773 residents is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Fire Chief. Brookline is a small community located 12 miles west of Nashua, NH. The Brookline Fire Department (BFD) covers a response area of 20.2 square miles and operates 11 pieces of apparatus from one fire station. The Department has an ISO rating of Class 8b. The organization employs 1 full-time fire inspector, 1 part-time administrative assistant and approximately 30 on-call employees. The Department responded to 224 calls in 2024 with 24 being EMS responses. The BFD operates with a five hundred twelve-thousand-dollar ($512,000) budget.
The Fire Chief provides strategic direction, administrative leadership, and operational oversight for all Fire Department functions. Responsibilities include operations management, personnel supervision, policy development, and budget oversight. The Fire Chief is appointed by and operates under the general supervision of the Board of Fire Wards.
The Fire Chief is an integral part of the Town’s leadership team. Applicants must have a minimum of five years of fire service experience, of which at least three are in a responsible command position (equivalent to Captain or higher). A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Business or Public Administration is preferred. Candidates are required to have or obtain, NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, EMT-Basic certification, ProBoard/NH. certification as Firefighter I/II, Fire Officer II, Fire Inspector I and a CDL B License with a air brake and tank endorsement. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Applicants must possess strong labor/management, leadership and communication skills and have a strong background in fire service operations and administration with a similar fire service organization. Residency is required within 20 miles of the Town of Brookline within twelve months of appointment. Salary range $90,000- $110,000. The Chief is a critical part of operational response and is on-call 24/7 and expected to work around the needs of the Town.
A resume and cover letter formatted as a PDF file can be sent to: recruitment@mrigov.com. Applications are open until the position is filled with a first resume review date of January 31, 2025. A job description and additional information relating to this opportunity has been posted at www.mrigov.com/career. All applications for this position will be held in confidence. The Town of Brookline is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or age.