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Fire Chief - Department Director

May 23, 2026

The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.

Distinguishing Features of Work

Directs the Fire Department by planning, coordinating, organizing and supervising the activities of fire suppression, prevention and supportive services; and provides highly responsible and technical staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council. Work involves the protection of life and property and the mitigation of emergency situations, and requires technical knowledge to make decisions regarding fire protection, emergency medical care, fire prevention programming, and management of community disasters. Work is directed and reviewed through the establishment of goals and subsequent evaluation of progress toward goal attainment.

Examples of Work Performed

Plans departmental operations with respect to equipment, facilities, apparatus, staffing and supervises plan implementation.
Directs the improvement of work methods and enforcement of rules and regulations.
Sets the standard for high employee moral and engages with employees at fire stations
Prepares budget estimates of anticipated expenditures.
Assigns personnel and equipment, evaluates needs, and requisitions new apparatus and equipment.
Evaluates readiness of department staff and developsprograms to enhances overall well-being
Oversees training academy and the proper training of new recruit classes
Establishes a fair promotional process for employee advancement
Responds to alarms and directs operations at the scene of large emergencies.
Ensures thorough investigation of fires and directs follow-up, leading to the arrest and conviction of arsonists.
Directs the inspection of properties for fire hazards, enforces fire prevention regulations, and ensures elimination of fire hazards by consistent, firm and equitable code administration.
Directs departmental in-service training of personnel.
Requisitions the installation and maintenance of emergency equipment and apparatus and of Fire Department communications systems.
Sets high expectations and demands accountability in all facets of department operations
These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

Thorough knowledge of modern firefighting methods and ability to apply this knowledge to varied fire control and prevention problems.
Working knowledge of the use of a wide variety of fire apparatus.
Working knowledge of relevant emergency response standards, laws, rules and regulations.
Working knowledge of uniform fire prevention procedures, building and fire codes.
Thorough knowledge of developments in firefighting and fire prevention techniques and of the principles of Fire Department administration.
Knowledge of "best practices" used by mid-sized to large urban fire departments across the nation
Possesses excellent coaching, mentoring and management skills
Ability to plan and implement long-term programs in administration, employee training, fire prevention, and disaster planning.
Ability to direct the pre-fire plan process in industrial and commercial buildings.
Technical understanding of Homeland Security requirements and coordination.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with fire associates, employees of other Departments, representatives of other organizations, including the IAFF, City officials (both elected and appointed), and the general public.
Ability to communicate high standards of expectations for performance and be willing to hold individuals accountable.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.

Experience and Training

Required Experience and Training

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in fire science, public administration, or a related field
10 years of progressive experience in a fire department serving a mid-sized to large community
4 years of command-level experience (Battalion Chief, Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief, or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in public administration, fire science, or a related field
15 or more years of fire service experience
7 or more years in senior command or executive leadership roles
Advanced executive training such as the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program or Chief Fire Officer designation

Key Experience Expectations

Demonstrated leadership in complex emergency response environments
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