Fire Battalion Chief

Internal Recruitment Only

This is a promotional opportunity available only to qualified City of Reno Fire Department applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.

The City of Reno Fire Department is offering an exciting promotional opportunity for internal Fire personnel who are passionate about leadership and aligning to and supporting the department's mission, which emphasizes public health, safety, prevention, and education. Highly sought after candidates will be individuals who have demonstrated the ability to serve as a role model, live our values, and display dedication and pride in the outstanding customer service we provide.

Battalion Chiefs plan, direct, supervise and participate in daily operations of station crews including both routine and emergency operations. They are responsible for balancing the distribution of resources to ensure effective and efficient emergency response for the community. Primary duties include administrative functions of various major department divisions, including Fire Administration, Emergency Operations, Fire Training, Facilities and Vehicle Maintenance, Public Education, Investigation and Code Enforcement.

Required to exercise independent judgment and discretion at all times and is responsible for the direct supervision for multiple suppression company officers. Other responsibilities include developing goals and objectives and administering the budget. May be assigned other divisional level responsibilities to include limited supervision and coordination of other Battalion Chief duties and functions.

• Plan, direct, manage and participate in a variety of fire training, planning and prevention programs including fire suppression, prevention and emergency medical response activities.
• Manage the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies and priorities; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
• Assign work activities, projects and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Coordinate educational programs for schools, civic groups, public agencies, City and County representatives, law enforcement agencies and related groups; make presentations and promote fire protection services within the service area.
• Assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.
• Respond to questions and inquiries from the general public regarding Fire Department functions; investigate and resolve problems.
• Develop fire attack plans; respond to alarms; direct the proper deployment of resources at the scene of emergencies; and assume command of fire suppression activities and other emergency incidents.
• Oversees and participate in the development and administration of annual budgets; forecast needed funding for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies; identify and pursue grant opportunities to supplement ongoing programs; and recommend modifications to existing programs, policies and procedures.
• Train, motivate and evaluate personnel; coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.

Minimum qualifications must be met by the date of examination (April 2, 2026).

Experience:

Four years of increasingly responsible experience in policy development, personnel training and program management as a Suppression Captain with the City of Reno Fire Department.

or

Three years of increasingly responsible experience in policy development, personnel training and program management as a Suppression Captain and one year as a Training Captain with the City of Reno Fire Department.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Valid Driver's License.

A complete application is required, including detailed work experience and…