Top 8 Fire chief Jobs in Wheaton Il

Fire Marshal
City of Geneva —Geneva, IL
- $108,737 - $152,232 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Driver's License
- Continuous improvement
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Division Chief - Training (FT) - Fire
Village of Westmont —Westmont, IL
- $107,432 - $141,020 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Driver's License
- Team management
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Fire Inspector
City of Rolling Meadows, IL —Rolling Meadows, IL
- $67,172 - $99,576 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
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Municipal Business Development Manager
Valdes Architecture & Engineering —Lombard, IL
- $70,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- US work authorization
- Organizational skills
- Construction experience
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Editing and Research Coordinator
Word on Fire —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $50,013.60 - $60,005.40 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Administrative Secretary
Lauterbach & Amen, LLP —Willowbrook, IL
- Microsoft Excel
- Basic math
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Firefighter Paramedic
Pingree Grove Fire Protection District —Elgin, IL
- $20.65 - $21.95 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
Firefigther EMT-B
Pingree Grove Fire Protection District —Elgin, IL
- $17.15 - $18.45 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid time off
- Life insurance

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Division Chief - Training (FT) - Fire
Village of Westmont —Westmont, IL
Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to an Associates Degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Administration or a related field.
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Fire Marshal

City of Geneva -
Geneva, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$108,737 - $152,232 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Paid training
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
On-the-job training
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Professional development assistance
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Incident command
Fire investigation
Teamwork
Program management
National Incident Management System Introduction (NIMS-700)
Operations management
Incident management
Fire codes and regulations
Driver's License
Continuous improvement
Building code analysis
Document management
Stakeholder relationship building
Fire prevention inspections

Full Job Description

Overview

The City of Geneva is seeking a highly motivated and experienced fire service professional to serve as Fire Marshal – Assessment, Planning and Prevention within the Geneva Fire Department.

The Fire Marshal is a key leadership position responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the Fire Prevention Division. This position reports to the Fire Chief and provides oversight of fire prevention programs, code enforcement, inspections, plan review, fire investigations, public education, and life safety initiatives designed to protect the residents, businesses, and visitors of the City of Geneva.

The successful candidate will join a progressive, accredited combination fire department committed to innovation, professional development, firefighter safety, and exceptional service delivery.

Duties

Including but not limited to:

Lead and manage the Fire Prevention Division, including personnel, programs, and daily operations.
Oversee fire inspections, new construction inspections, plan reviews, and fire code enforcement activities.
Interpret and apply adopted fire, building, and life safety codes while working collaboratively with developers, contractors, businesses, and community partners.
Coordinate with City departments, elected officials, legal representatives, and outside agencies regarding fire prevention and life safety matters.
Manage the department’s inspection, pre-plan, and records management system.
Develop and maintain fire prevention policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
Oversee public education programs and community risk reduction initiatives.
Conduct or supervise fire investigations involving significant loss, injury, or suspicious circumstances.
Support emergency operations by responding to major incidents and providing technical expertise related to fire suppression and rescue operations.
Assist in evaluating community risk, operational needs, and long-term planning initiatives.
Must be able to respond to after-hours emergency situations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader who:

Demonstrates strong knowledge of fire prevention practices, codes, standards, and regulations.

Candidates must possess:

Knowledge of fire service operations, fire prevention, and code enforcement principles.
Four years of experience in progressively responsible fire prevention, inspection, investigation, or related fire service duties.
Ability to interpret and enforce applicable fire and building codes.
Illinois driver’s license.
Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) certifications including:
Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter (BOF)
Basic Fire Prevention Officer I
Fire Investigator
Hazardous Materials Operations
Technical Rescue Awareness
NIMS certifications:
ICS 100
ICS 200
IS 700
IS 800

International Code Council (ICC) certifications are required within six (6) months of employment:

International Fire Code (IFC)
International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
International Building Code

Preferred qualifications include:

OSFM Fire Officer I / Company Fire Officer certification
OSFM Advanced Fire Prevention Officer certification
Knowledge of ESO record management system
Additional fire prevention, leadership, or emergency management experience
Understands the importance of balancing customer service, enforcement, and community risk reduction.
Possesses strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Works effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Commits to continuous improvement, professional development, and maintaining high standards of service.

Supplemental Information:

The City of Geneva is an excellent place to grow your career. Our organization's size offers the perfect opportunity to make contributions that will truly make an impact along with the chance to oversee unique projects as we look to the future of our community. If you are seeking a role where you can see the difference you make every day, have the ability to collaborate with a close-knit team and enhance one of the Chicago suburbs most ideal communities, we would love to have you on board!

Interested candidates can read more about the City's Fire Department on the City's website.

The City also offers a generous benefit package which includes ample paid time off as well as competitive health insurance options and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund program (IMRF). Candidates should be aware that this position is a civilian position and does not participate in an Article 4 retirement program. The starting rate of pay for this position is negotiable with a range of $108,737 - $152,232. The anticipated starting pay is up to $130,485.

Pay: $108,737.00 - $152,232.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Loan forgiveness
On-the-job training
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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Division Chief - Training (FT) - Fire

Fire Inspector

Municipal Business Development Manager

Editing and Research Coordinator

Administrative Secretary

Firefighter Paramedic

Firefigther EMT-B

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