The Town of Goffstown seeks to fill an anticipated vacancy in the position of Deputy Fire Chief. This is a key leadership role responsible for the overall administration and operation of the Goffstown Fire Department.
The Deputy Fire Chief performs responsible administrative, operational, technical, and supervisory work as the Division Head where the primary area of responsibility is the Fire and EMS Operations and Administration at all station(s) and on emergency and non-emergency scenes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, fire suppression, emergency medical services and rescue operations, and mitigation of man-made and natural emergencies, as well as community risk reduction, hazardous materials response, technical rescues, life safety inspections, and disaster/emergency management. The Deputy Fire Chief position maintains the rank position as second in command when referral to the chain of command is needed to determine the individual in charge in the absence of the Fire Chief. Performs all other related work as required.
Qualifications:
• Associates degree in Fire Science, Fire Protection, Fire/Emergency Services Management, or a related field (bachelor degree preferred); and
• Ten (10) years of full-time fire department experience;
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership and management experience in fire administration and operations; labor relations, budgeting, supervision, fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical services, as evidenced by expertise as well as rank. Experience in commanding multiple company operations is a plus; and
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Full job description for this posting is available online at: www.goffstownnh.gov/Jobs
This is a full-time, salaried, and benefited position, classified as Labor Grade G15 on the Town’s Non-Union Pay Matrix. Starting salary is dependent on qualifications (DOQ).
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a completed job application, cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references online at www.goffstownnh.gov/Jobs or to the Administration Office (attention: HR) at Goffstown Town Hall no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, December 12, 2025.