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  • Division Chief - Fire Department

    Fremont, California United States City of Fremont, CA Full Time $184,393.24 - $248,930.91 Annually Jul 22, 2025
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    City of Fremont, CA

    The Community Centrally located and serving as the eastern anchor of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, the City of Fremont prides itself on being a vibrant and strategically urban community. Fremont is an ethnically and culturally diverse city of approximately 235,439 people with an area of 92 square miles, making it the fourth most populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area and the 15th largest City in California.   Originally an agricultural area comprised of five small towns, Fremont has developed into a technological and advanced manufacturing power base that captures metropolitan living at its best. Fremont boasts over 42 million square feet of office, R&D, manufacturing, and warehouse building space. It is home to over 1,200 innovative high tech, life science, and clean technology firms including Tesla Motors, Lam Research, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Facebook, among many others. The City’s Innovation District is known as the hottest new address for start-ups. Over the last two years, companies in Fremont received more than $400 million in venture funding according to PitchBook Data.   Fremont residents enjoy a moderate climate, high rates of home ownership and educational achievement, a nationally recognized and highly rated public school system, and low crime and unemployment rates. With so much to offer, it’s no surprise that Fremont is frequently recognized as an ideal place to live and work.   The Organization The City of Fremont is a full-service general law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government that combines the civic leadership of elected officials with the managerial experience of an appointed City Manager. Policy-making and legislative authority are vested in a seven-member city council. Six Councilmembers are elected on a by-district basis, with the Mayor separately elected to a four-year term by a citywide vote.   The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney. The City Manager is responsible for implementing City Council policy and administering the day-to-day operations and affairs of the City in a businesslike and prudent manner. The City Attorney serves as chief legal advisor to the City, providing transactional and litigation services to the City, as represented by the City Council, City advisory bodies, and City departments.   The City of Fremont is an organization of approximately 995 full-time dedicated employees and supported by a FY 2022-23 General Fund budget of $249.3 million. City operations are organized into the following departments: City Manager’s Office, City Attorney’s Office, Community Development, Community Services, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Human Services, Information Technology Services, Police, and Public Works.    

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    Job Description

    Description

    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
    humanresources@fremont.gov

    This recruitment is a re-post. Applicants from the initial round are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

    Essential Functions

    • 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 guidelines. Provide feedback to subordinates directly and through written performance evaluations.
    • Develops and implements quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with Alameda County EMS policies and procedures as well as general industry best practices.
    • Implements and manages disaster preparedness, mitigation, recovery and response programs, and participates in regional planning.
    • Perform emergency and non-emergency tasks. Emergency tasks include those associated with responding to incidents as the Duty Chief, at emergency incidents, and in the absence of a senior officer, a Division Chief may direct and ensure the efficiency of multi-unit operations, fire ground operations, and Emergency Operations Center assistance.
    • On a rotational basis will share with other Division Chiefs and/or Deputy Fire Chiefs the daily responsibility of managing the 24-hour operational readiness of the department, including the management of all City and related personnel and direction of all staffing adjustments necessary to maintain the consistent delivery of services.
    • Represents the City and/or the Department with City Council, City Commissions, community organizations, professional groups, and other agencies, including Alameda County Fire Chief's Association and its sections.
    • May be assigned other staff support duties and responsibilities.
    • Drives emergency response vehicles in a manner permitted by State Law.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Knowledge of: The incident command system; departmental procedures and policies, regulations, laws and ordinances; firefighting technology and methodology; fire training methods; fire prevention methods; related building codes and regulations; building materials and methods employed in building construction; the Fire Prevention Code, practices and policies; principles and practices of fire investigation; the fire code as it relates to the storage and handling of hazardous materials; principles and practices of management, goal setting and leadership; the function, operation and inter-relationship between local, state and federal agencies related to the department mission; general report writing principles; management principles and practices ,workload planning, employee supervision and resource allocation; public information and public speaking techniques; practices and methodologies of contract administration; City Purchasing Guidelines and contract compliance, systems, methodologies, laws, rules and regulations used in responding to emergency incidents; the operation and maintenance of departmental apparatus and equipment; principles and practices of public administration, project management, and budgetary principles and practices; CAD/RMS and regional dispatching principles; Alameda County EMS system; technical report writing; community risk reduction best practices and methods.

    Skill in: Report writing, project and workload planning, and conducting personnel counseling and evaluations; operating and maintaining department apparatus and equipment; planning, organizing and directing a large group of employees through subordinate supervisors; analyzing complex emergency response and operational problems, developing sound alternatives, and making effective recommendations and decisions under both emergency and non-emergency circumstances; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

    Ability to: Determine and evaluate levels of achievement and performance; plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinate employees under emergency and non-emergency conditions; work independently; identify needs, coordinate and administer department training programs; quickly analyze situations correctly and adopt effective courses of action under emergency conditions; implement the incident command system; understand and operate within limits of responsibility and authority; function effectively, both as a team member and as a team builder; review and analyze complex problems and issues to develop and implement effective solutions, goals and objectives; prepare and administer budgets; maintain accurate records; interpret and apply appropriate provisions of applicable laws, regulations, policies and memoranda of understanding; effectively apply continuous improvement principles in emphasizing quality customer service; prepare and present effective written and verbal reports; speak to large and small groups; manage meetings effectively; resolve disputes; actively support and work on cooperative efforts with neighboring jurisdictions; maintain a commitment to continuous service development and improvement opportunities; exhibit resourcefulness representing City's best interest in problem solving and decision making; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Ability to respond within city limits in sixty minutes (60) when serving as Duty Chief. Coordinate the evacuation plans with police partners during emergency responses. Support a culture of inclusivity, cooperation, productivity, and building professional working relationships, maintain a positive working environment to enhance morale and productivity.
    Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

    Education/Experience
    Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be: Graduation from high school, supplemented by courses in fire science at the college level, plus six years of experience in suppression with an organized fire department and at least one year of experience at the rank of Battalion Chief.

    Highly Desirable Education and Experience include:
    California Chief Officer Certification and/or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

    Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements
    Possession of a Class C California driver's license at the time of appointment and satisfactory driving record is required. Failure to possess or maintain the valid required license shall result in discipline up to and including termination of employment.

    Physical and Environmental Demands
    Rare = 66

    Sitting: Frequent
    Walking: Frequent
    Standing: Occasional
    Bending (neck): Frequent
    Bending (waist): Occasional
    Squatting: Rare
    Climbing: Rare
    Kneeling: Rare
    Crawling: Rare
    Jumping: Rare
    Balancing: Rare
    Twisting (neck): Frequent
    Twisting (waist): Occasional
    Grasp - light (dominant hand): Occasional
    Grasp - light (non-dominant): Occasional
    Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Occasional
    Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Occasional
    Fine manipulation (dominant): Frequent
    Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Frequent
    Reach - at/below shoulder: Frequent
    Reach - above shoulder level: Rare
    Push/pull:
    Up to 10 lbs. Occasional
    11 to 25 lbs. Occasional
    26 to 50 lbs. Rare
    51 to 75 lbs. Rare
    76 to 100 lbs. Rare
    Over 100 lbs. Rare
    Lifting:
    Up to 10 lbs. Occasional
    11 to 25 lbs. Rare
    26 to 50 lbs. Rare
    51 to 75 lbs. Rare
    76 to 100 lbs. Rare
    Over 100 lbs. Rare
    Carrying:
    Up to 10 lbs. Occasional
    11 to 25 lbs. Rare
    26 to 50 lbs. Rare
    51 to 75 lbs. Rare
    76 to 100 lbs. Rare
    Over 100 lbs. Rare
    Coordination:
    Eye-hand: Required
    Eye-hand-foot: Required
    Driving: Required
    Vision:
    Acuity, near: Required
    Acuity, far: Required
    Depth perception: Required
    Accommodation: Required
    Color vision: Required
    Field of vision: Required
    Talking:
    Face-to-face contact: Required
    Verbal contact w/others: Required
    Public: Required
    Hearing:
    Normal conversation: Required
    Telephone communication: Required
    Earplugs required: Required

    Work environment:
    Works indoors, works outdoors, works at unprotected heights, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature, being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature / humidity, exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to excessive noise, exposure to radiation or electrical energy, exposure to solvents, grease or oil, exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces, works below ground, uses computer monitor, works with explosives, exposure to vibration, exposure to flames or burning items, works around others, works alone, works with others.

    Class Code: 4019

    FLSA: Exempt

    EEOC Code: 1

    Barg. Unit: FAME

    Probation: 12 months
    Rev.: 8/23

    The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.

    To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit:City of Fremont Benefits Summary
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Emergencies happen every day, requiring the swift and professional response of highly trained paramedics and firefighters. These government employees are essential in handling life-threatening situations, providing treatment, and making split-second decisions that save lives. If you’re interested in a career in emergency services, this guide offers a clear roadmap for becoming a paramedic or firefighter, detailing the necessary skills and key responsibilities involved in these essential roles.

 

Becoming a Government Paramedic

Step 1: Education Requirements

To become a government paramedic, you’ll need a high school diploma or GED. This foundational education is required to proceed with further training and certification.

Step 2: Dive into Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Before jumping directly into EMT training, consider exploring introductory courses in EMS. Many community colleges offer these, providing a solid overview of the field. These courses help you understand the day-to-day duties of paramedics, from patient treatment to the use of essential medical supplies.

Step 3: EMT-Basic Certification

Your first formal training will be to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic). This certification typically takes 3-6 months and includes classroom learning and hands-on training. EMTs provide essential emergency care, from performing CPR to administering basic life support (BLS) during critical situations.

Step 4: Obtain State Licensure (Round 1)

After completing your EMT-Basic training, the next step is to pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam. This certification is required in most states and allows you to work as an EMT, gaining the experience needed to become a paramedic.

Step 5: Gaining Field Experience

After becoming certified, most aspiring paramedics work as EMTs for 6-12 months. This experience is crucial for developing the ability to respond to high-pressure medical emergencies. During this time, you’ll refine your skills and decide whether this career is right for you.

Step 6: Enroll in Paramedic Training

Next, you’ll enter a paramedic training program, typically taking 1-2 years to complete. This advanced training covers a range of subjects, including anatomy, physiology, advanced life support techniques, and medication administration. Programs often include certification courses in basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support through organizations like the American Heart Association.

Step 7: Obtain State Licensure (Round 2)

Upon completing paramedic training, you must pass another NREMT exam to become a fully licensed paramedic. State licensure requirements vary, so please check your local regulations to ensure you comply.

Step 8: Pursue an Associate’s Degree

While not always required, earning an associate’s degree in Emergency Medical Services or a related field can boost your career prospects. Many government paramedic positions prefer candidates with this additional education, as it indicates a deeper understanding of emergency care.

Step 9: Continuous Learning and Advanced Certifications

Emergency medicine constantly evolves, and paramedics must stay updated with new techniques. Consider earning additional certifications like Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to stand out in the job market and ensure you can handle various emergencies.

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Step 1: Meeting Basic Requirements

Firefighting is a demanding job, both physically and mentally. First, you must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and hold a valid driver’s license. A clean criminal record and excellent physical condition are also required.

Step 2: EMT Certification

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Step 5: Applying for Firefighter Positions

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Step 6: Pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)

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If hired, you will attend a fire academy for 12-16 weeks of intensive training. The program teaches essential skills such as firefighting techniques, emergency medical procedures, and hazardous materials management. Firefighters must also learn fire prevention and safety education to reduce the risk of fires in their communities.

Step 8: Ongoing Training and Certifications

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