Chief of Emergency Services - Lower Moreland Township & Bryn Athyn Borough, PA

Lower Moreland Township and Bryn Athyn Borough
are seeking a highly qualified and collaborative leader to serve as Chief of Emergency Services. The ideal candidate will bring progressive fire and EMS leadership experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with municipal officials, career personnel, volunteers, and public safety partners.

The Chief of Emergency Services coordinates and supervises fire protection and emergency medical services (EMS) for both municipalities. The position oversees Fetters Mill Fire Rescue (FMFR), confirms adequate fire suppression and EMS services, establishes a reporting framework for municipal leadership, and works closely with Fire Marshals, Emergency Management Coordinators, Police, Public Works, and other partners. The position reports to the Township Manager and Borough Manager.

• Coordinates fire protection and EMS for both municipalities and supervises the Chiefs of Fire and EMS.
• Directs and coordinates career, part-time, and volunteer FMFR personnel and daily fire and EMS functions.
• Establishes professional relationships and municipal expectations with FMFR; develops Standard Operating Guidelines and makes recommendations to strengthen response times and other operational considerations.
• Works with FMFR and municipal managers on operations, annual budgets, capital planning, and the fire/EMS operating budget.
• Provides leadership or delegated oversight for training, apparatus and equipment, radios, mobile data terminals, facilities, PPE, and medical testing, and NFIRS reporting.
• Directs or delegates incident command during working hours, supports command as needed off duty, and remains at work during major emergencies and disasters.

Lower Moreland Township.Established in 1916, Lower Moreland is a 7.5-square-mile suburban community in Montgomery County bordering the City of Philadelphia. The Township is home to nearly 14,000 residents and approximately 1,500 acres of preserved meadows and woodlands, along with extensive trail and recreation opportunities.

Bryn Athyn Borough.Established in 1916, Bryn Athyn is a home rule community in Montgomery County encompassing approximately 1.9 square miles and more than 1,200 residents. The two municipalities work together to provide coordinated emergency services while maintaining their respective municipal governments.

BAFC Fire Dispatches (CAD) - 509

BAFC EMS Dispatches (CAD) - 2,296

HVFC Fire Incidents - 503

Career Firefighting/EMT Positions - 20

According to the Bryn Athyn Fire Company annual CAD summary, 2025 activity included 509 fire dispatches, 2,296 EMS dispatches and 1,493 patient transports. Separately, Huntingdon Valley Fire Company reported 503 fire incidents. These are company-level measures and should not be added together as unique emergency incidents.

• Strong interpersonal communication and relationship building skills; ability to lead, motivate, and develop employees and volunteers.
• Knowledge of contemporary fire and EMS operations, emergency management, incident command, compliance, and risk reduction.
• Ability to analyze operational data, budgets, capital needs, staffing, and response performance and communicate findings clearly to non-emergency personnel and municipal decision makers.
• Sound administrative judgment and ability to balance operational priorities with municipal policy, fiscal, and community considerations.

• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in the fire or EMS service, including at least five (5) years in a supervisory position. Experience and understanding in the delivery of Emergency Medical Services.
• International Code Council IFSAC/Pro Board Fire Inspector I & II certifications;
  State or IFSAC/Pro Board Firefighter I & II and Fire Officer I & II certifications.
• State or IFSAC/Pro Board Fire Investigator certification; NAFI or IAAI Fire Investigator certification; and National Fire Academy NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 & 800.

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Fire Management, Public Administration, or a related field; a master's degree in Fire Science, Management, Public Administration, or a related field is desirable.
• Graduate of or current enrollment in the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program with a specific completion date;
  State or IFSAC/Pro Board Fire Officer III & IV…