Fire Unit Chief

Job Description

The Fire and Rescue Department at Saint Michael's College invites applications for Fire Chief.The College is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to lead campus Fire & Rescue operations, ensuring a high standard of fire protection for the college and surrounding community. This role provides guidance and support to active student members, oversees all aspects of fire unit training, and maintains comprehensive pre-planning for emergency response. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with all applicable regulations (HIPAA, NFPA, infection control, occupational safety, etc.) and oversee quality assurance for incident reporting. Additionally, this position serves as a key liaison to local fire departments, mutual aid systems, and partner agencies, representing the unit within the regional response network.


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide support as needed on duty schedule

• Training leadership for membership, drivers, and equipment operation

• Establish and maintain training requirements for all personnel

• Support student leadership in respective leadership roles

• Oversees accurate documentation encompassing all department functions

• Collaborate with Rescue Unit Chief on financial matters including budgets, expenditures, and billing

• Collaborate with Rescue Unit Chief on risk management including maintaining operating guidelines, insurance, and safety regulatory compliance

• Sees the value of cultural, ethnic, gender, and other individual differences in people. Helps to create an environment of learning about, valuing, encouraging, and supporting differences

• Seeks different points of view and leverages diverse perspectives in group processes and decision-making. Checks own views against the views of others

• Supports fair treatment and equal opportunity for all. Listens to and objectively considers the ideas/input of others. Respects the talents and contributions of all individuals

• Support Rescue Unit Chief as needed

• Support Unit Captains with personnel matters and discipline

• Community Outreach and Public Relations

• Fire Prevention

• Alumni Relations

• Collaborate with campus Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and Director of Public of Safety

The salary range for this position is $82k-85k. For the full job description, click here.


We recognize that people assess their skills and experience differently. Studies have shown that some candidates may hesitate to apply for a position unless they feel they meet every qualification listed. However, many of the skills and responsibilities in this role can be developed on the job. If you believe you could bring value to our students and community and meet most of what we're looking for, we encourage you to apply.


We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.


Benefits include health, dental, vision, employer-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee and dependent tuition benefits, employee and family assistance program, well-being programs and opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities.


Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• Operational and leadership experience in Fire and Emergency Services

• Alumni of Saint Michael's College Fire and Rescue preferred

• Analytic Skills:

Computer Technology Skills:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products

• SIREN

• Emergency Reporting

• Active 911

• Aladtec

• General Emergency Services RMS

• NFIRS online software

Required Licenses, Certifications and Other Requirements:

• EMT

• Firefighter I or eligible to receive Firefighter I certification within 12 months of hire

• ICS 100,200,700,800

• Must meet driver's eligibility requirements as stated in the Saint Michael's College Vehicle Use Policy

An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of Popes Exam and background checks.

Application Instructions:


Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on Apply Now button:

• Resume/CV

Review of applications will start on July 9th, 2026. The position will remain open until it is filled.


For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit: Saint Michael's College Careers.