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Deputy Fire Chief- Operations

City of Salisbury
Salisbury, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2027

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief performs responsible management, technical and administrative work to assist in the strategic planning, organizing, managing, directing, controlling, and coordination of the activities, personnel, resources and operations of the Fire Department; performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree or one-hundred and twenty (120) credits from an accredited college or university with major course work in fire science, public or business administration, or a related field.

Three (3) years of continuous service as a Chief Fire Officer in a similar sized or larger, combination or career fire department.

Ten (10) years of progressively responsible work in a similar sized or larger, combination or career fire department.

Requirements/Certifications

Fire Officer IV Certification required.

Emergency Medical Technician or Nationally Registered Paramedic. Must obtain Maryland EMS licensure within 90 days of employment.

Successful completion of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program is preferred.

Professional designation as a Chief Fire Officer (CFO) through the Center for Public Safety Excellence is preferred.

Pay: $113,775.00 - $124,365.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Dependent health insurance coverage
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $113,775 - $124,365

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