Fire Chief Job Advertisement Narrative January 7, 2025
The Town of Barrington, NH is hiring for the next Fire Chief following the retirement announcement of Chief Rick Walker Jr., a 20+ year veteran in the role. This vacancy arrives in the 80th anniversary year of the Barrington Fire department and creates an exciting opportunity for an individual to bring Barrington Fire and Rescue to the next phase as Barrington continues to grow and the fire service as a whole evolves. The next Chief will need to create a strategic plan for the future of Barrington Fire and Rescue, including exploring alternative models such as regionalization. We are looking for a strong and problem-solving leader. Applicants must possess strong labor/management, leadership, and communication skills and have a strong background in fire service operations and administration. We welcome applications from individuals looking for a three-year project or their next career. We have updated the Job Description and created a three-year project outline, see attached (also available at www.barrington.nh.gov/firechief). Applicants must review these documents in detail to develop a clear picture of what we are looking to accomplish in the coming years. Apply before Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
About Barrington
Barrington is a large bedroom community of more than 9,600 residents spanning nearly 50 square miles. Barrington is desirable community located just inland of New Hampshire’s seacoast and is 30 miles east of Concord, New Hampshire and 75 miles north of Boston, Massachusetts. Barrington has an SB2 Town Meeting form of government with a Town Administrator and five-member Select Board. Barrington Fire and Rescue is staffed by a full-time Chief and four full-time firefighter/EMTs. Staffing is supplemented by a +/-12-person roster of part-time and call members. EMS on-call staffing is also used to fill scheduling gaps. Budgeted coverage includes two firefighter/EMTs on shift 24/7/365. EMS is paramedic level services. The Department has a fleet which includes two engines, a forestry truck, a tank truck, one advanced life support ambulance, and other supporting vehicles and equipment. Call volume is 432 fire and 721 EMS which has been increasing steadily as the community grows. Barrington Fire and Rescue operates out of one facility, the Public Safety Building, which is shared with the Police Department. The Fire and Police Departments enjoy a strong working relationship.