AZ – Fire Chief – Pinetop Fire District – Closing
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Management
Operations Manager, Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief, Program / Project Manager
Location: Pinetop-Lakeside
The Pinetop Fire District is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking leader to serve as Fire Chief. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional with a proven track record of progressive leadership, strategic vision, and a strong commitment to excellence in fire and emergency services. If you are a fire service leader who brings not only technical expertise, operational and administrative experience, but also the ability to inspire, mentor, and lead a dedicated team in a growing, high-performing organization, we invite you to apply.
As a community-focused agency located in a beautiful mountain setting with complex wildland-urban interface challenges, Pinetop Fire District offers a rewarding environment for a visionary leader ready to build on a strong foundation and guide the District into its next chapter.
The ideal candidate will bring a broad and balanced fire service background, with substantial experience in all-hazards Fire/EMS operations and a strong understanding of the operational complexities of protecting communities within the wildland-urban interface. This individual will be a proactive, engaged leader who is as comfortable in the field as in the boardroom –someone who leads by example, builds trust, and earns respect through action and integrity.
The District is seeking someone who values team development, has a demonstrated ability to cultivate future leaders, and has a successful track record in securing external funding through grant initiatives. A strategic thinker with a practical mindset, the next Fire Chief will possess a clear vision for the future of the Pinetop Fire District and the skills to move it forward.
Strong interpersonal and political acumen, coupled with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and the broader community, will be essential to building strong relationships, promoting a positive organizational culture, and sustaining cooperative labor relations.
The Pinetop Fire District is committed to providing a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. Hiring Salary Range: $128,958 – $153,733 (DOE)
The PFD offers a generous benefit package including:
- 10 paid holidays
- 20 days PTO
- Group medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- 457 deferred compensation (matching up to 10% of base salary)
- Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System
- $1000 uniform allowance
- Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement.
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