Fire Chief
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management, Emergency Crisis Mgmt / Disaster Relief, General Management
The City of Sycamore is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking fire service leader to provide executive leadership to the Sycamore Fire Department while remaining actively engaged in department operations, employee development, and the community.
The Fire Chief leads a department of 30 fire personnel, a Deputy Fire Chief, and a full-time administrative employee operating from two fire stations. The position reports directly to the City Manager and serves as a member of the City’s executive leadership team.
We are looking for a leader with significant career fire service and command-level experience who can balance strategic leadership, emergency operations, fiscal management, labor relations, and the development of future leaders.
Residency within the City of Sycamore is preferred. The City values having its Fire Chief live in or near the community and will consider reasonable residency arrangements for the successful candidate.
Final date to receive applications: 5:00 p.m. on October 15, 2026.
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