Town of Dedham seeks full-time Fire Chief

Start Date: May 13, 2025 | End Date: June 15, 2025
County: Hancock County
Job Type: Public Safety - EMS, Public Safety - Fire
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The Town of Dedham is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Fire Chief to manage our growing Dedham/Lucerne Fire Department.

Current staffing includes a part-time Fire Chief, full-time Assistant Chief, two full-time firefighters/EMTs, and a paid volunteer force of five+/-.

Preferred Experience and Training

 (Preference will be given to applicants who closely meet the following)

• Minimum of five years officer experience in the fire service
• EMT license required, AEMT preferred
• Firefighter I & II, Instructor I & II, and Fire Officer I & II
• Advanced knowledge of fire and EMS techniques
• Strong leadership and cooperative management style
• Ability to work cooperatively with mutual aid partners, contractors, and suppliers
• Ability to work with the public with care, consideration, and knowledge
• Computer Skills

Benefits

•  Starting Salary Range: $67,900-83,400
• Maine State Retirement Plan 3C or ICMA
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time and Sick Leave Accrual – begins at 2 weeks and 5 days, respectively
• Town-Funded Health, Vision, and Dental Insurances for Employee
• Overtime Opportunities

Please see the Fire Chief job description for more information.

More information and an application can be found on the Town of Dedham website.   Internal and external applicants are encouraged to apply.

The application and interview process is being conducted through the Selectboard who the Fire Chief answers to directly.  Questions related to the open position and applications should be directed to Michelle Fish at [email protected] or 207.843.6217.

Applicants will be contacted for in-person interviews as applications are received and reviewed.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

 
The Town of Dedham is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, and to affording equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees.