Fire Chief
Location
Grand Prairie, TX
Job Type
Fire Fighter
Job Number
2026-00272
Department
Fire
Division
Administration
Opening Date
07/31/2026
Closing Date
8/24/2026 5:00 PM Central
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Job Summary
The Fire Chief serves as the senior leader of the City of Grand Prairie Fire Department, responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing all fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention, and hazardous materials mitigation. Reporting to the City Manager, the Fire Chief ensures the department delivers high-quality services that protect life and property, fosters community engagement, and advances the city's strategic goals.
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Essential Job Functions
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.
This position has responsibilities that require lifting up to 25 pounds on occasion.
- Lead, plan, implement, and manage all Fire Department activities, including fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency medical services.
- Develop and maintain departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; assign and monitor work activities, projects, and programs
- Oversee the selection, training, motivation, and evaluation of personnel; provide leadership and constructive coaching and discipline as necessary.
- Manage department budget, including forecasting, justification, and monitoring expenditures.
- Coordinate activities with other city departments, outside agencies, and community organizations; represent the City at professional meetings and community events
- Direct disaster preparedness and response plans and activities; ensure effective command and control techniques at emergency scenes.
- Develop and implement innovative programs and services that emphasize creative problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Prepare and present staff reports, management-level documents, and presentations as needed
- Conduct ongoing evaluation of department activities, services, and personnel to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Respond to media inquiries and public concerns; resolve customer complaints and concerns
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed by city management.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
- Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Fire Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Experience: Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in fire prevention, suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services, including at least five (5) years at a senior management or chief level officer. Experience with Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 143 is preferred.
- Licenses: Valid Drivers License required
- Certifications Required: Certification or eligibility for certification as a Master Firefighter, Incident Safety Officer and Emergency Medical Technician Certification required. Ability to achieve Head of Department certification by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, or ability to obtain within one year of employment. Preferred certifications include Fire Instructor, Fire Investigator, Hazardous Materials Technician and Incident Command/NIMS: 100, 200, 300, and 400.
The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide. Summary of Benefits
01
What is the highest level of Education obtained?
- Some high school, no diploma or GED
- High School Diploma/GED
- Some College, no degree
- Technical or Trade School (Did not complete)
- Technical or Trade School (Completed)
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctorate Degree
02
How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have in fire prevention, fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency medical services?
- Less than 10 years
- 10-14 years
- 15-19 years
- 20 or more years
03
How many years of experience do you have serving in a senior management or chief-level officer position within a fire department?
- Less than 5 years
- 5-7 years
- 8-10 years
- More than 10 years
04
Do you possess a valid Drivers License?
05
Which of the following certifications do you currently possess? (Select all that apply.)
- Master Firefighter Certification
- Eligible for Master Firefighter Certification
- Incident Safety Officer Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification
- None of the above
06
Are you currently certified as, or able to obtain within one (1) year of employment, a Head of Department certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection?
- Yes, currently certified
- Yes, able to obtain within one year
- No
07
Do you have experience working under the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 143?
08
Which of the following certifications do you currently possess? (Select all that apply.)
- Fire Instructor
- Fire Investigator
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- NIMS/ICS 100
- NIMS/ICS 200
- NIMS/ICS 300
- NIMS/ICS 400
- None of the above
09
Which of the following best describes your experience managing a fire department budget?
- No experience
- Assisted with budget preparation
- Managed a division budget
- Managed an entire department budget
10
Which of the following responsibilities have you performed? (Select all that apply.)
- Developed department policies and procedures
- Managed fire suppression operations
- Managed EMS operations
- Oversaw fire prevention programs
- Led disaster preparedness or emergency management initiatives
- Supervised command staff
- Conducted employee performance evaluations and disciplinary actions
- Presented to City Council, executive leadership, or community organizations
- Managed departmental strategic planning
- None of the above
11
How much experience do you have responding to media inquiries, public concerns, or representing a fire department before governing bodies or community organizations?
- None
- Less than 3 years
- 3-5 years
- More than 5 years
12
How many sworn personnel have you directly or indirectly managed?
- Fewer than 25
- 25-50
- 51-100
- 101-250
- More than 250
Required Question
Employer City of Grand Prairie
Address 300 W. Main Street
Grand Prairie, Texas, 75050
Phone 972-237-8192
Website http://www.gptx.org