Deputy Fire Chief

Hiring Range: $162,094 - $171,974 annually

The Deputy Fire Chief Position and the Ideal Candidate

For complete details about the position, click here to review the Recruitment Brochure for the Deputy Fire Chief for the City of Grand Junction.

The Deputy Fire Chief Position and the Ideal Candidate:

The Deputy Fire Chief is a key member of the Fire Department’s leadership team, directing, managing, and supervising the activities of either the Administration or Operations Division within a modern, full-service fire department. This role provides day-to-day divisional leadership, manages personnel and resources, develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures, and prepares analytical reports and special studies to support informed decision-making. The Deputy Fire Chief also supports strategic planning and long-term visioning, coordinates initiatives with other divisions, City departments, and external agencies, and provides highly responsible administrative support to the Fire Chief.

GJFD seeks a collaborative, forward-thinking leader with progressive Fire and EMS experience and credibility with frontline personnel. The ideal candidate pairs strong command presence with a people-centered leadership style, communicating clearly, coaching and developing others, and setting consistent expectations and accountability, while helping shape and implement department priorities. The successful candidate will bring significant command-level experience in a comparable organization and a demonstrated ability to lead teams through complex operational and organizational demands.

The ideal candidate values internal development, supports clear career pathways across all ranks, and fosters a culture grounded in trust, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Deputy Fire Chief also serves as a professional representative of the department, engaging effectively with employees, community partners, and stakeholders in alignment with the Fire Chief’s vision and the City’s organizational priorities.

To view the full job description, click here.

Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education, including years of attendance or graduation, on your application, resume, or attachments.

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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