Division Chief - Fire Department

The City of Fremont Fire Department is recruiting for Division Chief. VIEW OUR RECRUITMENT BROCHURE This recruitment is open until filled. However, the first review of applications will be FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM (NOON) PST. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered as part of the first review. The recruitment may close without notice after the deadline listed above, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application. To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking Apply above. For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: 3300 Capitol Ave., Building B Fremont, CA 94538 This recruitment is a re-post. Applicants from the initial round are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

• May be periodically rotated through other Department divisions or work with each other on certain programs or projects.
• May serve as Acting Chief or Deputy Chief as needed to maintain continuity of Department operations.
• When assigned; plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the activities of personnel in the fire suppression, fire prevention, Special Operations, training, Emergency Medical Services, hazardous materials, dispatch center and support services.
• Assigns personnel, equipment and apparatus to maintain operational readiness.
• Serves on various departmental committees’ special studies and analyses related to methods, equipment, new developments and departmental issues.
• Researches, develops, reports and implements new programs, including the necessary infusion of staff, funds, processes, training, materials, and equipment to ensure successful implementation.
• Performs or oversees administrative programs, projects and personnel duties.
• Contributes to the preparation and administration of the annual department operating budget, and annual strategic plans.
• Identifies and evaluates community needs through data collection and analysis. Monitors program effectiveness; develops recommendations for changes in program operations, staffing, equipment, and facilities; and projects costs and impact of proposed changes.
• Prepares annual budget requests for division operations, monitors and analyzes budget expenditures and ensures the expenditures are within the guidelines established in the budget.
• Participates in the development and review of division and department policies, organizational change, and establishment of priorities.
• Reviews and assures compliance with established rules and regulations, policies and procedures, Memorandums of Understanding (MOU’s) and recommended safety standards.
• Directs the development and updating of operational manuals.
• Communicates departmental policies and procedures to subordinate staff.
• Coordinates and/or participates in entry level recruitment and hiring processes.
• Coordinates and/or participates in department promotional exam processes.
• Coordinates and/or conducts investigations of personnel issues.
• Coordinates repair and/or alteration to buildings or grounds.
• May represent the City and/or Department Management in labor negotiations.
• Manages the training of personnel in modern firefighting, Special Operations, emergency medical services and fire prevention; determines firefighting methods and practices to increase effectiveness and efficiency; identifies education and training needs; schedules new training programs for new recruits and other personnel; conducts classroom and field instruction and drill periods.
• Respond to citizen complaints or inquires by phone, in writing or in person.
• Investigate alleged violations of policies and procedures or administrative regulations.
• Train and develop subordinates; serve as mentor to subordinate staff to promote professional development.
• Evaluate and document the performance of Battalion Chiefs, officers or other assigned staff to improve work and compliance with City and Department policies, and standard operating…