DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF - FIRE MARSHAL
- Compensation
- $4.9K–$7.1K
- Location
- Lake Havasu City, AZ, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- C level
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Public safety
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Fire Services, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
- Overall Experience: Ten (10) years of progressively more responsible experience in fire services.
- Fire Prevention/Command Experience: Five (5) years of experience serving specifically as a Battalion Chief with the Lake Havasu City Fire Department, or with a municipal, district, or county fire depa
- Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Nice to have
- Master’s Degree in Fire Services, Emergency Services, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Executive Fire Officer (EFO) designation.
- Proven experience in Fire and EMS-related budget development and oversight.
- Advanced Emergency Management certifications tailored for Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations.
Full description
DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF / FIRE MARSHAL
The Lake Havasu City Fire Department is seeking a dynamic, highly qualified leader to join its command staff as the Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal. This pivotal executive role oversees the Fire Prevention Division, controls community risk reduction initiatives, and provides direct oversight of fire inspections, plan reviews, investigations, and public education. The successful candidate will exercise a high level of independent judgment and act as the Fire Chief when necessary.
Opening Date: October 2, 2026
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Department: Fire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Grade: CP20
Salary: $4,893.59 - $7098.09 Biweekly
The start date for this position is anticipated to be January 2027.
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Core Responsibilities
- Division Leadership: Directs, trains, and evaluates professional-level staff including inspectors, public education specialists, and fire investigators.
- Code Enforcement & Plan Review: Conducts construction document reviews; approves permits for fire protection systems; partners with building and zoning officials.
- Community Risk Reduction: Forecasts fire and life safety needs; secures grants; develops emergency preparedness and pre-fire plans.
- Emergency Response: Responds to complex emergency incidents, manages fire origin/cause investigations, and assumes command roles during fire, rescue, or hazardous materials emergencies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Fire Services, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
- Overall Experience: Ten (10) years of progressively more responsible experience in fire services.
- Fire Prevention/Command Experience: Five (5) years of experience serving specifically as a Battalion Chief with the Lake Havasu City Fire Department, or with a municipal, district, or county fire department of comparable size and complexity.
- Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Special Qualifications (Required at Hire)
- Firefighter Certifications: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter I and II certifications issued by the Office of the Arizona State Fire Marshal, Arizona Center for Fire Service Excellence, or state/federal NFPA equivalent.