Chief of Department Job Opening
The New Boston Fire Department is seeking to fill a new full-time position as the Department Fire Chief. This position reports to the Board of Fire Wards and will be a 40-hour week position. Applicants must be a New Hampshire licensed EMT, EMT-A or Paramedic, Pro Board-certified firefighter and possess solid administrative skills along with a well-established knowledge of fire inspections.
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Position Title: .......Fire Chief
Division: ...............Fire Department
Supervised by: .....Board of Fire Wards
Supervises: ..........All department functions
Status: ..................Exempt / Per-Diem
Schedule: ………...40 hours/week
Salary: …………... Salary commensurate with experience
GENERAL PURPOSE
The Fire Chief serves as the executive leader of the Fire Department and is responsible for the overall administration, operations, emergency response readiness, personnel management, budgeting, training, planning, emergency medical services (EMS), Emergency Management, hazardous materials response (HAZMAT) and community relations. This position requires a proven fire service leader with both command-level fireground experience and strong administrative capabilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be at the rank of Shift Commander or higher within a career, combination fire department.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive fire service experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Demonstrated fire line / incident command experience managing emergency incidents and personnel.
• Proven administrative leadership experience, including:
• Budget development and management
• Personnel supervision and evaluations
• Policy and procedure development
• Strategic planning
• Training oversight
• Records and regulatory compliance
• NH Certified Firefighter II
• Incident Command System (ICS)
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record. (CDL-B preferred)
• Possess and Maintains EMT or higher certification
• Haz-Mat-Ops (Decon Level or Haz-Mat Tech preferred);
• ICS/NIMS 100, 200,300, 400, 700, 800.
• Fire Officer I and II Certified.
• Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) majoring in Fire Science, Fire protection, Fire/ Emergency
• Certification in Public Administration would also be considered
All interested candidates should submit a letter of interest along with their resume to:
Maralyn Segien, Assistant Town Administrator
PO Box 250
New Boston, NH 03070
Or electronically to – m.segien@newbostonnh.gov
Applications should be submitted by August 1, 2026