Division Chief - Fire Department

Division Chief

The City of Fremont Fire Department is recruiting for Division Chief. This recruitment is open until filled. However, the first review of applications will be Friday, September 5, 2025, at 12 : 00 PM (NOON) PST. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered as part of the first review. The recruitment may close without notice after the deadline listed above, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application. To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online.

Knowledge of the incident command system; departmental procedures and policies, regulations, laws and ordinances; firefighting technology and methodology; fire training methods; fire prevention methods; related building codes and regulations; building materials and methods employed in building construction; the Fire Prevention Code, practices and policies; principles and practices of fire investigation; the fire code as it relates to the storage and handling of hazardous materials; principles and practices of management, goal setting and leadership; the function, operation and inter-relationship between local, state and federal agencies related to the department mission; general report writing principles; management principles and practices, workload planning, employee supervision and resource allocation; public information and public speaking techniques; practices and methodologies of contract administration; City Purchasing Guidelines and contract compliance, systems, methodologies, laws, rules and regulations used in responding to emergency incidents; the operation and maintenance of departmental apparatus and equipment; principles and practices of public administration, project management, and budgetary principles and practices; CAD / RMS and regional dispatching principles; Alameda County EMS system; technical report writing; community risk reduction best practices and methods.

Skill in report writing, project and workload planning, and conducting personnel counseling and evaluations; operating and maintaining department apparatus and equipment; planning, organizing and directing a large group of employees through subordinate supervisors; analyzing complex emergency response and operational problems, developing sound alternatives, and making effective recommendations and decisions under both emergency and non-emergency circumstances; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Ability to determine and evaluate levels of achievement and performance; plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinate employees under emergency and non-emergency conditions; work independently; identify needs, coordinate and administer department training programs; quickly analyze situations correctly and adopt effective courses of action under emergency conditions; implement the incident command system; understand and operate within limits of responsibility and authority; function effectively, both as a team member and as a team builder; review and analyze complex problems and issues to develop and implement effective solutions, goals and objectives; prepare and administer budgets; maintain accurate records; interpret and apply appropriate provisions of applicable laws, regulations, policies and memoranda of understanding; effectively apply continuous improvement principles in emphasizing quality customer service; prepare and present effective written and verbal reports; speak to large and small groups; manage meetings effectively; resolve disputes; actively support and work on cooperative efforts with neighboring jurisdictions; maintain a commitment to continuous service development and improvement opportunities; exhibit resourcefulness representing City's best interest in problem solving and decision making; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Ability to respond within city limits in sixty minutes (60) when serving as Duty Chief. Coordinate the evacuation plans with police partners during emergency responses. Support a culture of inclusivity, cooperation, productivity, and building professional working relationships, maintain a positive working environment to enhance morale and productivity.