The fire department is also under contract to protect the surrounding township. Fairborn is home to Wright State University and is located next to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Located just east of Dayton, Fairborn is an hour drive to Columbus or Cincinnati. Experience must include managing within a unionized fire department and dealing with a similar budget. The department seeks an assistant chief to be part of the management team responsible for the administration, supervision, and management of the department's operations with specialization in the Inspection Bureau.
Minimum qualification is an associate degree in a job related field.
Experience in budgeting, incident command, emergency medical services, training and prevention are important. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license is required. EFO graduate preferred. Mid-50s plus benefits. DHFD is an equal opportunity employer.