Fire Chief

Spring Hill (21372) - Spring Hill, TN 37471

• Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/year
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Job Shift: Day
• Category:
  Corporate

Founded in 1973, Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is a leading global security company, providing a full range of physical security services to government and commercial customers on four continents. Inter-Con specializes in providing customized security services to clients whose needs exceed the capabilities of traditional guard firms. Clients include the Departments of State, Justice, Homeland Security, Energy, and Defense, as well as Fortune 500 companies, major public utilities, and ultra-high net worth individuals.

Inter-Con employs over 35,000 security personnel world-wide, trained and managed by a team of professionals with unsurpassed military, law enforcement, and security experience. Inter-Con remains 100% family owned and managed and operates as the industry leader in the field of customized, high-requirement security solutions.

Inter-Con is Everywhere Security Matters.

The Fire Chief is responsible for leading and managing all fire prevention, life safety, emergency response, and fire protection programs for a large industrial manufacturing facility. This role serves as the subject matter expert on fire protection systems, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and fire service operations while working closely with site leadership, safety teams, facilities personnel, environmental staff, engineers, and local emergency responders.

The Fire Chief plays a critical role in protecting personnel, property, and business operations through proactive risk management, training, inspections, and emergency response coordination.

• Develop, implement, and maintain fire prevention and life safety programs for the facility.
• Create, maintain, and audit inspection records for fire protection systems, including fire extinguishers, sprinklers, alarms, and related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA standards and all applicable state and local fire codes.
• Conduct facility assessments and provide recommendations to improve fire and life safety measures.
• Advise site leadership on fire protection requirements, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.

• Respond to emergency incidents and provide leadership during fire, hazardous material, medical, and other emergency situations.
• Support and participate in the site's Emergency Response Program (ERP).
• Coordinate emergency planning activities with internal stakeholders and external emergency services.
• Maintain strong partnerships with local fire departments, law enforcement agencies, emergency management organizations, and other community responders.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve fire department procedures, operational guidelines, and emergency response protocols.
• Create, update, and maintain Post Orders for Fire Watch, Interior Patrol, Mobile Patrol, Dispatch, and other operational functions.
• Serve as a key member of site committees, including the Chemical Control Committee, Emergency Response Program teams, and other safety-related groups.
• Maintain documentation, reports, records, and compliance files related to fire protection and emergency response activities.

• Collaborate with engineering, facilities, and construction teams on new construction, renovations, and system installations.
• Review plans and provide guidance regarding fire protection system design, sprinkler installations, alarm integration, and code compliance.
• Ensure fire protection systems are properly integrated into facility operations and emergency response plans.

• Deliver onboarding and classroom-based training for new emergency response personnel.
• Develop and distribute recurring monthly fire and emergency preparedness training materials.
• Conduct and support hands-on training programs, including:
• Fire extinguisher training
• Ambulance operations support
• Stretcher and stair chair usage
• Emergency response procedures
• Coordinate joint training exercises with local fire departments and emergency response partners.
• Mentor and develop team members to ensure operational readiness and professional growth.

• Partner closely with Safety, Facilities, Environmental, Security, and Operations leadership teams.
• Promote a…