10/19/2026
🚒 NOW HIRING: FIRE CHIEF 🚒
The City of Lacy Lakeview is looking for a full-time, paid Fire Chief to lead our fire department.
Here's what makes this job different: the firefighters you'll lead are all volunteers. You'll recruit, train, and motivate a team of people who serve because they care. If you want to build a department around that kind of dedication, this is your job.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
🔥 Lead our volunteer firefighters: recruiting, training, scheduling, and evaluations
🔥 Command fire and rescue incidents within city limits
🔥 Oversee fire prevention, inspections, and fire cause and origin investigations
🔥 Coordinate mutual aid with surrounding cities and county, state, and federal officials
🔥 Maintain fire stations, apparatus, and equipment
🔥 Work to improve our ISO rating
THE ADMIN SIDE (a big part of this job!)
This isn't only emergency response. You'll also:
📋 Prepare and manage the department budget
📋 Write grants for equipment and personnel
📋 Write reports and ordinance recommendations for City Council
📋 Keep accurate records and training documentation
📋 Present to Council, community groups, and the media
Basic computer skills are required (email, word processing, spreadsheets, and online systems).
QUALIFICATIONS
✔️ High school diploma or equivalent plus 5 years of fire service experience, including 3 years supervisory (paid, part-time, and volunteer experience all count)
✔️ Valid Texas Class B (non-commercial) driver license and acceptable driving record
✔️ CPR certification
✔️ Experience leading volunteers is a plus
TCFP Basic, Fire Inspector, and Head of a Fire Department (Suppression) certifications are strongly preferred. If you don't have them yet, you'll have 12 months from hire to earn them, and the city will cover course and exam fees.
💰 Salary: $73,049 – $95,825, depending on experience
APPLY HERE:
https://lacylakeview.jotform.com/form/230655314343046
Job closes November 9 at 5:00 p.m. central time.
Questions? Contact HR at [email protected]
The City of Lacy Lakeview is an Equal Opportunity Employer.