Fire Chief - BC South Fire Protection Distric
Job Description
Headquartered in the scenic city of Hailey, Idaho, the BC South Fire Protection District (BC South) serves a diverse community of approximately 17,000 full-time and part-time residents across three incorporated cities and the unincorporated areas of southern Blaine County and eastern Camas County. Surrounded by majestic mountains and high desert plains, the area lies just south of the world-famous Sun Valley Resort, one of the most famous ski resorts in the world. While the Wood River Valley boasts a rich history dating back to the gold mining era, today it is best known for its exceptional year-round recreation.
BC South, in partnership with Blaine County Ambulance District, provides fire suppression, EMS, and rescue services to the community. The district operates on an FY 2025 budget of approximately $3.45 million for operations and $500,000 for capital expenditures. The district fire levy contributes $1,310,728 to the operations budget. Following the consolidation of the Wood River Fire Protection District and the West Magic Fire District, the district is currently governed by a six-member Board of Commissioners. The district employs 15 full-time firefighters on shift, 3.5 full-time administrative staff, and 15-20 part-time/paid-on-call members. Emergency Medical Services comprise approximately 90% of the district’s call volume, with 1,226 calls for service in 2024.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Board of Commissioners, the Fire Chief serves as the executive leader of the Fire District, overseeing operations, personnel, financial management, and strategic planning. The Chief ensures ethical financial stewardship, effectively communicates fiscal strategies to stakeholders, and provides transparent leadership to guide the District’s long-term success. This position offers a rewarding and challenging opportunity for an experienced fire professional seeking to make a meaningful impact in a community known for its friendliness and natural beauty.
Job Requirements
Required Education & Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, fire science, or closely related field from an accredited college/university. A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in the fire service, including at least five (5) years as a chief officer with management and administrative duties. Extensive knowledge and experience in structural firefighting, wildland urban interface firefighting, fire-based advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical services operations, and administration (finance, human resources, risk management and fire prevention). Experience leading a combination fire department and working with elected officials, organized labor, and volunteers. Experience in Administration/Union relations and collective bargaining. Experience with complexities and conditions of rural Fire and EMS. Experience in Technical Rescue, both Urban and Backcountry. Any combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted as long as it provides the desired skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to perform the job.
For a complete position profile and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. BC South Fire Protection District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by April 27, 2025. (First review, open until filled.)
