Fire Chief
Town of East Bridgewater
East Bridgewater MA (14,400 pop.), seeks an experienced, proactive, and dynamic Fire/EMS service professional with a proven record of leadership to serve as Fire Chief. The Fire Chief must be able to confer and collaborate with residents, East Bridgewater officials, and neighboring town/regional officials on issues and the development of innovative solutions relating to fire and emergency-response issues. East Bridgewater has a three-member Select Board-Town Administrator form of government with an open Town Meeting. A bachelor’s degree in fire science, fire administration, or management is preferred. The selected candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the fire service with at least three years at the rank of Lieutenant or above. The Fire Chief is supervised by the Select Board.
The Department consists of: the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, 1 Captain, 4 Lieutenants, 18 FF/Paramedics, 2 FF/EMTs and an Administrative Assisatant.
Current salary: $168,211, DOQ. The successful candidate will receive an attractive compensation package, including health and retirement plans. The final candidate must pass all pre-employment screenings and background checks. EOE.
For additional information related to the position, the Town, and the application process, visit http://www.eastbridgewaterma.gov/about-us v or contact Assistant Town Administrator Rebecca Johnson at rjohnson@eastbridgewaterma.gov.
Application materials must be received by February 12, 2025. Submit résumé and cover letter, via email in a single PDF, subject: East Bridgewater Fire Chief, to: personnel@eastbridgewaterma.gov.