What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Battalion Chief position at City of Pewaukee?
The Pewaukee Fire Department is seeking a full-time Battalion Chief to join our leadership team due to an upcoming retirement. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a vital role that shapes daily operations, strengthens community safety, and guides a dedicated 24-hour shift team. Applications and copies of other documents described below must be submitted to the City of Pewaukee Employee Services Department no later than April 24, 2026 on the online job application portal at Pewaukee Career Center. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Anticipated Start Date: July 2026
An outline of the process will be provided to qualified applicants following submission of the application materials. The process is expected to start in mid-May with subsequent steps taking place through mid-June.
Qualifications
Associates/Technical degree and paramedic license required; Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree preferred. 10 years Fire/EMS experience with at least 3 years as a full-time company grade officer in an equivalent-sized or larger department.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
At Time of Hire ~
- CPR/first aid certification.
- National Incident Management Certification Level 300/400.
- WI Certified level II firefighter.
- WI Certified driver and pump operator.
- WI Certified fire instructor level I.
- WI Fire Officer I.
- Valid driver's license in the State of Wisconsin and an acceptable driving record.
Within Specified Time Period Following Date of Hire ~
- WI Certified Fire Inspector or other nationally-recognized coursework (NFPA, IFC) with State certification within 1 year.
- WI Certified Fire Instructor II within timeframe required by Fire Chief.
- WI Certified Fire Officer II or completion of Wisconsin Chief Officer Program within 1 year.
- Completion of National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program within time required by Fire Chief.
- Credentialed as Chief Fire Officer (CFO) through Center of Public Safety Excellence
Please review the Job Description for a complete list of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Job Functions.