Deputy Chief
East County Fire and Rescue is conducting a nation-wide recruitment for the newly created position of deputy fire chief.
The Recruitment Process
Please submit a district employment application and supplemental questionnaire along with a letter of interest and resume to pjensen@ecfr.us. Or by mail to
East County Fire and Rescue,
600 NE 267th Avenue,
Camas, WA 98607
Attention Pam Jensen.
The application and supplemental questions are available on the district’s website ( https://www.ecfr.us/deputy-chief-recruitment) Letters of interest, applications, and answers to supplemental questions must be received by no later than 5 pm on Friday, March 28, 2025.
Review of applications, responses to supplemental questions, and resumes will begin the week of March 29, 2025. Candidates will be evaluated based on the qualifications outlined in the ECFR Deputy Chief Classification Specification. Candidates who best meet the needs of the district may be invited to participate in a multi-phased selection process, that will include an informal opportunity to meet members of the organization and the East County Community and an assessment center the week of April 21, 2025.
Please contact Administrative Specialist Pam Jensen ( pjensen@ecfr.us) or Chief Ed Hartin ( ehartin@ecfr.us) via e-mail or by telephone at (360) 834-4908.
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Position: |
Deputy Chief |
| Organization: |
East County Fire & Rescue |
| Location: |
Camas, WA
United States
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| Salary: |
$123,000 to $145,000 |
| Posting Start Date: |
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| Date Posted: |
2/26/2025 |
| Requirements |
Experience and Qualifications
- Minimum ten years in fire and rescue, with at least three years in supervisory/management roles.
- Knowledge of strategic level management, operational and financial planning and implementation.
- Effective team building with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience in labor relations and collective bargaining inclusive of collaborative bargaining processes.
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
- Washington State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic.
- International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Fire Officer II, IFSAC Hazmat Operations, Hazmat Incident Commander, National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS 700, 100, 200, & 300, Blue Card Incident Commander, IFSAC Instructor I or equivalent.
- Successful completion of medical, psychological, and drug screening.
Desirable Qualifications
- IFSAC Instructor II, IFSAC Fire Officer IV, IFSAC or ICC Fire Inspector, IFSAC Fire & Life Safety Educator, Blue Card Incident Command Instructor.
- Master’s Degree from an accredited institution.
- National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program.
- Fire Officer or Chief Fire Officer Designation (FO or CFO) and/or Member Grade in the Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE)
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| Status: |
This listing expires on: 3/28/2025 |
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