Deputy Fire Chief

Deputy Fire Chief

The City of Lewiston is seeking an accomplished fire service professional ready to lead people, embrace opportunities, and help shape the future of the Lewiston Fire Department as the city's next Deputy Fire Chief. This is an opportunity to help lead a strong department, develop people, bring fresh ideas and perspective, and continue growing as a fire service professional.

We are looking for a leader who is visible, accountable, collaborative, and open-minded. Someone who builds relationships, sets clear expectations, follows through, and is willing to engage in candid and constructive conversations. Our next Deputy Chief will approach opportunities and challenges with curiosity and creativity, bringing people together to find solutions and move the department forward.

As Deputy Fire Chief, you will be a trusted partner to the Fire Chief and an important part of the department's leadership. You should be comfortable stepping forward when needed, exercising sound judgment, remaining composed under pressure, and making thoughtful decisions while keeping communication and collaboration at the forefront.

We want someone who genuinely enjoys training, coaching, mentoring, and developing others and who wants to invest in the department and the Lewiston community. We are looking for a leader who sees this as an opportunity to contribute, grow, build relationships, and make a meaningful, long-term impact.

If you are ready to lead with purpose, develop others, bring ideas to the table, and help shape what comes next for the Lewiston Fire Department, we want to hear from you.

Hiring pay range is $107,702 to $117,051. For full pay range please see the city's Human Resources website. First application review will be September 16, 2026.

Essential Duties:

Assist the Fire Chief in leading a fire staff of 69 fire personnel in providing Fire, EMS, Hazardous Materials and rescue services to the Lewiston community.

The Deputy Fire Chief performs advanced professional and administrative work in planning, coordinating and directing department activities under the general supervision of the Fire Chief. Work involves managing operations including the emergency response aspects of the department; participating in budget preparation and management; making recommendations for hiring, promotions, and equipment purchases; ensuring adequate staffing; guiding other leaders in personnel matters and disciplinary processes; and responding to emergency incidents to assist or assume command.

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education and fire service experience equivalent to: Associate's degree in fire science or a related field. Minimum of two years of experience at the level of Battalion Chief, or five years of responsibility at the company officer level (including verified acting out-of-class experience at or above the company officer level. ICS 300 and 400 or equivalency. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Maintain valid Idaho and Washington EMS certification.

City of Lewiston offers a competitive and comprehensive benefit package to all full time employees. Benefits include:

• Health Plan - A high quality, affordable health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage administered by Regence BlueShield of Idaho and Delta Dental of Idaho. The City pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% of the premium for dependents.
• Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) - PERSI, one of the best pension plans nationwide, ensures our employees have first-class, reliable retirement. Employees can also contribute additional funds to PERSI Choice 401(k), Nationwide 457, ICMA 457, or ICMA Roth IRA through payroll.
• Holiday Leave - Employees enjoy 13 paid holidays throughout the year including a floating holiday to use on a day of their choosing.
• Vacation/Sick Leave - Employees accrue vacation and sick leave at competitive rates.
• Basic Life Insurance - Upon hire, employees are enrolled in basic life and accidental death and dismemberment policy at no cost to them.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Available to all employees, the EAP, provides a variety of free services, including anything from visits with a mental health provider to finding quality pet care.
• Wellness Incentive Program - Employees are eligible to particpate in an annual Wellness Program with quarterly incentives including an additional day off.
• Optional Benefits - Other optional benefits avaiable to employees include Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Life Insurance, and Short & Long Term Disability.