IMPORTANT DATES

• March 13, 2026 (1700 hrs.) – Posting closes (8-week posting period)
• March 23–24, 2026 – Interviews and assessment center
• June 8 or June 15, 2026 – Targeted start date

Provides strategic leadership and oversight of the department’s daily emergency response functions, supervising personnel across multiple battalions and the training division. This position ensures operational readiness, develops and enforces department procedures and performance standards, oversees EMS compliance, and supports interagency coordination during major incidents. The Deputy Fire Chief manages operational budgets, leads supervisor development, and serves as a key member of the department’s executive team. This role may assume command during significant incidents or in the absence of the Fire Chief.

Salary: $130,707.20 – $160,763.20 Annually

Learn more about the position and apply ONLINE at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ashlandor

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