OH - Fire Chief - City of Columbus - Closing: 07/10/2026

Salary Range: $161,866 to $242,778 DOQ. The City of Columbus, OH (pop. 933,263), invites nationally accomplished fire service executives to be considered for the position of Fire Chief , leading one of the largest, most complex, and most respected municipal fire and emergency medical services organizations in the United States. Columbus is the capital of Ohio, the 15th largest city in the country, the largest city in the state and among the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest known for its economic vitality, innovation, and strong commitment to public service. It’s a city on the rise with bold, innovative, and unapologetic approaches and commitment to forward-thinking progress. While well known for being the home of Ohio State University, it also has a booming tech and innovative corridor, nationally recognized art districts, and more stretching from the buzz of the Short North to the green stretch of the Scioto Mile – Columbus feels alive – ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving. The Fire Chief serves as a Charter-appointed executive, accountable to the Mayor and Director of Public Safety, and operates within a civil service environment that values professionalism, transparency, equity, and operational excellence. The department is a full-service, all-hazards urban fire and EMS department providing emergency response, prevention, education, and specialized services to a diverse population, with regional impact across Central Ohio exceeding two million residents and visitors. This recruitment seeks an experienced, strategic, and collaborative leader with the vision and executive capability to guide the Columbus Fire Department (CFD) through continued growth, modernization, and service evolution—while honoring the Department’s proud history, strong labor relationships, and deep community trust. #J-18808-Ljbffr