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The town of Dover, with a population of approximately 6,000 residents, is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of its first full-time Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director. Dover is a small community located 15 miles southwest of Boston. The Dover Fire department covers a response area of 15.4 square miles and operates eight pieces of fire apparatus and one BLS Ambulance from one fire station.
The organization employs one part-time fire inspector (24 hours/week), one part-time executive assistant (30 hours/week), and currently 16 on-call firefighters, 12 on-call firefighter/EMTs, and 13 on-call EMTs. The department responded to 402 fire calls and 338 EMS calls in CY 2024. The department has a voted budget of $1,354,430 for FY 2026 to support fire and ambulance operations.
The Fire Chief provides strategic direction, administrative leadership, and operational oversight for all Fire Department functions. Responsibilities include operations management, personnel
supervision, policy development, and budget oversight. The Fire Chief is appointed by and operates under the general supervision of the Board of Fire Engineers (BOFE).
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) or specialized knowledge in fire science, fire protection engineering, public administration, business administration or a closely related discipline; more than ten years of progressive experience as a member of a fire department providing fire and emergency medical services with a minimum of five years’ experience at a supervisory or command rank; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Special Requirements: Class D Motor Vehicle Driver’s License; MA EMT Certification; MA Fire Chief credential; and a Fire Prevention Officer credential – Level I. As a condition of employment, the employee must maintain their primary residence within a reasonable distance from the fire station (less than 30 minutes travel time) as approved by the BOFE and must complete a job-related medical, psychological, and/or physical testing/examinations and CORI certification.
Starting salary range is $155,000- $165,000 depending on qualifications. Interested candidates should submit a town of Dover employment application, a resume, and a cover letter formatted as a single PDF file that can be emailed to: rtusino@doverma.gov or hard copies mailed to Robin Tusino, Director of Human Resources, PO Box 250, Dover, MA 02030. Applications must be received by Thursday, June 12 at noon. The town of Dover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or age. EOE/AA