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Weare, NH - Fire Chief (Part time)

Deadline to apply: 03/10/23

The Town of Weare, NH (Pop 9,156), is seeking an experienced fire officer for the position of part- time fire chief. Weare is a suburban community located southwest of Concord. Weare is centrally located in proximity to both Concord, and Manchester. The Chief is expected to work 24 -32 hours per week to maintain regular office hours, respond to emergencies when on-duty, attend training sessions and to be available for emergency call-backs. The Chief is required to reside (or establish residency within a year) in the Town of Weare or within 15 miles.

The Chief is appointed by the Board of Firewards. The Chief works under the general guidance and direction of the Board of Fire Wards. He/she also works closely with the Town Administrator who acts as the liaison to the Board of Selectmen. The ideal candidate will be a strong proven leader that has experience building positive relationships and recruiting fire service personnel.

Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the fire service, with at least 5 years of supervisory experience and have completed a Bachelors’ Degree in Fire Science or a related field of study. The Chief is required to be certified firefighter II, Fire Inspector I, Fire Instructor I, EMT-B and maintain an New Hampshire Driver’s License (CDL required). A combination of appropriate education and experience which demonstrates possession of required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

The Weare Fire Department is comprised of a combination of both on-call and career personnel who are responsible for providing fire, rescue and EMS first response.

Compensation range: $67,500 - $72,000 commensurate with training and experience.

A resume and cover letter formatted as a PDF file can be sent to recruitment@mrigov.com. Applications will be accepted until March 10, 2023.

All applications for this position will be held in confidence. The Town of Weare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or age.

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Administrative Office: Plymouth, NH | Seacoast Office: Portsmouth, NH Toll Free: 866.501.0352 Tel: 603.279.0352