CO – Fire Chief – Cañon Area Fire Protection District – Closing
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager, Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief -
Government
Operations Manager, Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief
Location: Cañon City
The Cañon City Area Fire Protection District (aka Cañon City Fire District) serves approximately 35,000 people in Cañon City, CO and portions of the surrounding unincorporated Fremont County area. Situated on the edge of the Arkansas Valley it is approximately 40 miles west of Pueblo, CO, less than an hour southwest of Colorado Springs, and a two-hour drive from Denver. It is a prime location for those who enjoy the smaller community lifestyle, yet close enough to larger metro areas for access to additional amenities and conveniences.
The District is a growing combination career/volunteer fire suppression district that responds to over 4,400 calls annually and operates out of three staffed stations with an operating budget of around 7 million dollars. Wildland response and operations cover approximately 86% of the 125 square miles of the Cañon City Fire District. The District maintains an ISO Public Protection Classification Rating of 2/2Y.
The District’s training facility is a vital asset utilized by local, regional, and State agencies for numerous training activities.
The Fire Chief is the District’s Chief Executive Officer and reports to the District Board of Directors. This position is responsible to manage, supervise, plan, and coordinate the activities and operations of all aspects of the Fire District including, fire/emergency operations, administration, training, fire safety and prevention, HAZMAT mitigation, personnel management (sworn, non-sworn and volunteers), labor-management relations, finance and budgets, and public relations.
Annual Salary Range: $143,317 – $159,560
Learn more about the position and how to apply in the attached recruiting brochure.
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