Fire Chief
Felton Fire is moving from an all-volunteer model to a combination fire service, and the next Chief will lead that transition. This is a working chief's position — you will manage the organization for a five-member elected Board, and take command on the fire ground.
- Salary
- $166,998 – $193,034 DOE
- Reports to
- Board of Directors
- Application deadline
- October 31, 2026
- Sick leave
- 168 hours at base pay
- Vacation
- 144 hours at base pay
- Insurance stipend
- $12,000 per year
- 457(b)
- District contribution up to 10% of base pay
- Vehicle
- District-provided
- Residency
- Within response distance of the Felton station within six months of hire
Minimum Qualifications
- Company Officer certification — CSFM, ProBoard Officer 2, or NFA Officer 2
- High school graduate or equivalency; Associate's degree or higher preferred
- Fifteen years in the fire service, including five at Captain or above
Applications close October 31, 2026. No applications will be accepted after that date.
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