NEW Fire Chief
Any combination of equivalent experience, education, and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications would be:
Education: Graduation from an accredited university or college with a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science/Administration, Emergency Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, is required. A Master’s degree is preferred. Completion of at least one of the following is desired: National Fire Academy/Executive Fire Officer Program, Texas Fire Chiefs Academy (Texas A & M Fire Service), CEO Program, or Fire Service Executive Development Institute. Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible, full-time paid municipal, county, regional or state fire service experience in an organization of comparable size and operational complexity to the City Grand Prairie. And, Fire Service senior management or chief level leadership experience, including a required minimum of five (5) years in a formal supervisory capacity.
The City of Grand Prairie, Texas, is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking fire service executive to serve as its next Fire Chief. This exceptional opportunity is ideal for a leader with extensive experience in fire administration and emergency operations, as well as a proven record of strategic leadership, operational excellence, collaboration, and team engagement. The next Fire Chief will lead an award-winning, all-hazards, ISO Class 1-rated career fire department dedicated to providing exceptional fire protection, emergency medical response, and life safety services to Grand Prairie’s residents, businesses, and visitors. As the department enters its next chapter, the successful candidate will build upon a solid foundation of excellence while guiding the organization through future opportunities and challenges.
Grand Prairie is seeking a forward-thinking fire service leader to serve as the next Fire Chief. As a key member of the City’s Executive Leadership Team, the Fire Chief reports to the City Manager. The primary responsibilities of the Fire Chief include leading, planning, implementing, and managing all GPFD activities. The Fire Chief directs the delivery of fire prevention, fire suppression, and rescue and emergency medical services; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and external agencies; and provides highly responsive, responsible, and complex administrative support to the City’s Executive Leadership Team. Key responsibilities are to direct, manage, and oversee the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities; prepare the annual department budget and administer the budget in a responsible manner; partner with other city departments, various city, county, and state governmental agencies, and other non-governmental organizations; maintain strong public relations with the community through involvement in various community organizations and events; develop, oversee, and implement new and innovative programs, approaches, and services; and solicit and encourage employee participation for continuous department improvement.
The ideal candidate is a visible, accessible, and relationship-oriented leader who embraces collaboration and engagement; must be a strategic and innovative executive with a broad understanding of contemporary fire and emergency medical services; will possess the vision and leadership to guide the department through future opportunities and challenges; be a well-rounded fire service professional who values teamwork, develops people, and fosters a culture grounded in accountability, trust, professionalism, and continuous improvement; embraces innovation and is willing to thoughtfully evaluate and implement emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in fire and emergency services; and has experience serving in a growing community comparable in size, service demands, and organizational complexity to Grand Prairie.
Due to the public nature of searches in the State of Texas, confidential inquiries are recommended. Should you have any questions and before submitting any materials, please contact:
Jacqueline “Jackie” Seabrooks | Jackie@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 581-1430