Monday, December 3, 2007

Fire Chief

Since it appears that Middleboro will seek a full time Fire Chief effective July 1, 2008, it is interesting to review the qualifications sought in other towns.


Fire Chief, Town of Wrentham
Fire Chief Town of Wrentham
The town of Wrentham is seeking an experienced individual to lead its full-service fire/emergency medical service department. The department’s uniformed staff includes the chief, deputy chief, four captains, 12 full-time firefighters, and 15 call firefighters, with an annual budget of $1.5 million. Wrentham is a high-growth community of 10,500 plus residents, located south of Boston, Mass. and north of Providence, Rhode Island. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in fire science, public or business administration or a related field. An EFO or CFO Certificate is desirable. A minimum of 10 years of fire/emergency medical services management experience with a wide-range of duties in fire/emergency services operations and management is required. A record of increasing responsibilities with strong professional, administrative leadership in a growing community is an important consideration. Past experiences must demonstrate a record of team building, dealing with growth planning, management, finance and human resources related to fire and emergency medical service. The applicant also must be familiar with state fire and building codes. Required licenses and certifications are as follows: Comm. of Mass. certified EMT-B (minimum) and a valid Comm. of Mass. Driver’s License within one year are required. Initial salary negotiable within existing range: $75,000-95,000, dependent upon qualifications and experience, supplemented by an excellent benefit package. The successful candidate would also be required to relocate to Wrentham or any contiguous town within one year of the appointment. Applicants shall submit a letter of application, detailed resume with salary history and work related references to: Mrs. Cindy Thompson, Wrentham Town Hall, 79 South St., Room 213, Wrentham, MA 02093, by Dec.31, 2007. (No e-mail or fax submissions will be accepted). The town of Wrentham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (posted 11/26, exp. 12/31) MMA

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

This tells you how overpaid Middleboro is. Jim Wiksten was the biggest offender when voters were complaining about the personal use of fire trucks. Should it surprise anyone that the board wants to promote him? It's like a kindergarten playground.

Anonymous said...

Doesn't a Middleboro Captain earn $80,000 per year plus overtime plus the education extras allowed in the quinn bill plus extra pay for special training plus special pay for extra responsibilities plus plus plus?