Fire Chief

Application and Information

Summit Fire
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Summit Fire District – Fire Chief Application

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Summit Fire District – Fire Chief Application

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Summit Fire Department to use the traditional values and commitment of the volunteer and career fire service, coupled with the innovative tools and evolving technologies of the present to provide the highest level of service to those we serve.

Summit Fire District is the result of the merger between Doney Park Fire District and Timberline Fire District. The merger was taken to the public for a vote on March 13, 2001. The merger passed by a 92% vote from the people. In 2008 Summit Fire District merged with Fort Valley. Summit Fire District is considered a Special District. It is governed by a five person Fire Board that is elected. The Fire Boards main objective is to oversee the finances of The District. Each fiscal year the Fire Board works closely with the Fire Chief and Administration to create a budget as per state regulations.

The district currently covers 90 square miles, with a population of about 12,000. It is primarily residential. Three stations cover 68 square miles on the east side of the City of Flagstaff covering parts of US Highway 89, and I-40. The other 22 square miles are covered by 2 stations on the west side of the city and covers areas of US Highway 180 and approximately 3 miles of Snow Bowl Road.

Like all good fire departments we are multifaceted, our services include:

  • 24/7 Emergency Medical Services
  • Fire Protection
  • Provide mutual aide to National Park Service Structural and Wildland Fire, Arizona State Lands Department, United States Forest Service, Ponderosa Fire Advisory Council, Guardian Ambulance and Coconino County Sheriff’s Office
  • Fire Prevention, Building Inspections, Hydrant Inspections
  • Public Education

We are good neighbors and partner with our local elementary school, Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School. We assist with events and programs at the school. We also have a community garden that provides learning opportunities to the students.

We are associated with Arizona Fire Districts Associations, Arizona Fire Chief Association, Arizona Wildfire and Incident Management Academy, and Ponderosa Fire Advisory Council. Additional information regarding Summit Fire District is available on our website, under the tab Fire Chief Applicants.

Deploying minimum daily staffing of 10 personnel, The District responds to approximately 1200 calls per year.

The Summit Fire District maintains a fleet of more than 25 vehicles. They range from a 1989 – GMC Brigadier to 2013 Ford F350. Ambulance services are provided by Guardian Medical Transport that is based out of Flagstaff. We recently purchased an ambulance to work as a non-emergency vehicle for our para-medicine program.

As a career department, SFD employs highly qualified and dedicated individuals. Summit Fire District feels that our personnel are our most important assets. We provided services to our citizens with three shifts of 36-career firefighters. We are part of the United Flagstaff Firefighters Local 1505. We maintain our own apparatus at our newly built maintenance facility which is staffed with one full-time and one part-time employee. The front office is covered by two full-time administrative personnel.

The District is financed by property taxes assessed within the District, various grants that may be received yearly, and various service fees.

Qualified candidates will be experienced fire service professionals with a proven track record in Fire/EMS management. Minimum qualifications include:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college in Public Administration, Business Administration, Fire Service Administration, Fire Science, Political Science or other related field; an equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered. Arizona Firefighter 1 & 2 or equivalent.
  • Minimum of five (5) years at the Battalion Chief or Chief Officer level; experience in fire department/ambulance service setting preferred
  • Wildland Urban Interface
  • Incident Command System (ICS)
  • EMT Certification/or able to be certified within one (1) year of hire
  • Haz-Mat Incident Certification
  • Ability to manage structure fires
  • Decision making ability
  • Community Leader
  • Good fiscal administrator
  • Long-range planning with the Fire Board
  • Open communications with the Fire Board
  • Public relations
  • Delegates and has good relations with staff
  • Honesty, Resourcefulness, Compassion, Integrity and Sense of Humor
  • Flexible and able to accept new ideas
  • Ability to carry out Fire Board policy
  • Shares mutual respect with Fire Board members
  • Has strong communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability of effectiveness in labor/management relations
  • Demonstrated experience in managing civilian staff members in addition to sworn members
  • The Fire Chief must be a stake holder in the community by residing full-time within the Summit Fire District boundaries throughout their time of employment. This must take place within 6 months of hire date or at the Fire Board discretion.
  • Have satisfactory results on a background check, drug screening, fingerprints, driving record with possession of a valid Arizona Driver’s license by hire date
  • Must pass pre-employment physical and psychological screening
  • Complete six hours of training to meet state statute SB1387 within one year of hire in the following areas: Ethics; Financial; Open Meeting Laws; Human Resources.

Summit Fire District is committed to providing a competitive wage and benefit package to the ideal candidate. The final package will be negotiated between the Fire Board and the candidate in an Executive Session.

Salary Range:$91,000 - $128,229

Benefits include:

•Public Safety Personnel Retirement System

•Health, dental and vision insurance

•AD&D insurance

•Paid vacation and sick leave

•District Vehicle and Cell Phone

If you are a professional and results-oriented individual interested in continuing the vision and leadership of the Summit Fire District, we invite you to apply for this position. Qualified candidates must submit an application packet to include the following:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume that contains information related to required qualifications, knowledge and abilities
  • Completed, signed application form
  • Responses to the supplemental questionnaire

Completed applications shall be mailed to:

Summit Fire District

8905 Koch Field Road

Flagstaff AZ 86004

Attn: Chris Gioia

Application Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2015 by 1700

All applications will be reviewed based upon the qualifications and criteria set forth in the job description. Those candidates whom The District determines to be best suited will be invited to interview with a selection committee, which will include members from Summit Fire District, and our neighboring Fire Departments. The committee will select three candidates to send to interviews with the Fire Board. The Fire Board will make their final selection. The Fire Board anticipates making a final selection no later than August 28, 2015. (SFD will not reimburse or pay for travel cost)

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, fingerprinting, criminal background check, psychological screening, and motor vehicle background review.

Questions may be directed to:

Chris Gioia, Administrative Officer

Office: 928-526-9537

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Summit Fire District – Fire Chief Application

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Please supplement your application packet with responses to the following questions. Your responses should not exceed a total of five typed pages.

1.Please give an overview of the demographics of the agencies in which you have been employed (i.e., population served, annual budget, number of personnel, number of stations, annual call volume, governing body, etc.)

2.Please describe your job responsibilities in your various positions as a Chief Officer, along with the dates you were promoted. Please include information regarding your administrative experience within these positions (budgeting, human resource management, labor relations, grant writing, etc.)

3.Please explain your reasons for applying for this position at this time in your career and what your professional goals are as you contemplate serving the District and the community.

4.Please describe your leadership style, experience, and philosophy on how you lead/motivate people, develop/mentor employees, mitigate conflict in the workplace, and inspire a team atmosphere.

5.Please describe your training and experience in budget management, including the size of budgets you have managed and your specific role.

6.Please describe your philosophy on succession planning, along with examples of your involvement in developing/mentoring for career growth and development.

7.Please give an overview of your personal involvement in professional and community service organizations.

8.Based on your knowledge of Summit Fire District, what would you identify as two key issues currently facing the organization, and how would you approach these issues if you were selected as the Fire Chief?

9.Please describe approach on regionalization with neighboring Fire Departments.

10. Please describe philosophy on training.

11.Please describe your approach with labor management.

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SUMMIT FIRE DISTRICT

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

8905 Koch Field Road, Flagstaff AZ 86004

Phone: (928) 526*9537  Fax: (928) 526*2750

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Read the job description and answer all questions completely, including any supplemental questionnaire forms. Type or print all answers. Sign this application and all other forms. Resumes may not be substituted in lieu of the requested information. Any omission, misstatement, or falsification may be cause for rejection of this application, removal of your name from an eligibility list, or dismissal from SFD. Applications must be received by the posted deadline, whether submitted in person or by mail. The SFD is not responsible for applications that are not received by the posted deadline, are incomplete, or are illegible.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Position Applying For:
Name (Last, First, MI)::
Home Address:
City: / State: / Zip Code: / Message Phone:
Telephone: / Email:
Do you have a legal right to work in the U.S.? Yes No
All new hires will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with their first day of work. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we are legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification.

DRIVER'S LICENSE INFORMATION

Do you have a valid Driver’s License? / Driver’s License Number: / State: / CDL? / Classification:
Yes No / Yes No
List any CDL endorsements:

Do you have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D.? Yes No

EDUCATION INFORMATION

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Professional Registrations, Licenses, and/or Certifications that relate to this position: (use additional pages if necessary)

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(if applicable): / Date Received: / Expiration Date
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List any specialized training and/or trade schools:

List equipment and/or computer software applications you are proficient in operating:

Specialized Certifications and additional information required for specific field positions:

Cert Number / Type / Expiration Date
EMT CERT: / State National
MEDIC CERT: / State National

Are you a Veteran or qualified spouse of a Veteran? Yes No(Please attach DD214)

Branch of Service: ______Date of Discharge: ______

Begin with your present or most recent employer. List all jobs, paid or volunteer, over the last ten years. Include any experience prior to ten years ago that relates to the position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the information provided on this application form and, if applicable, any supplemental questionnaire forms.
PLEASE NOTE: RESUMES MAY NOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE REQUESTED INFORMATION.
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May we contact your present or most current employer? Yes No
Total Time Worked: Years: / Months: / Reason for wanting to leave:

if necessary, you may make additional copies of this sheet.

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Professional References
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To assist with verifying previous work experience and/or education, please list other names you have gone by:
Have you ever been terminated, discharged, or resigned in lieu of termination due to misconduct or unsatisfactory service?
Yes No If yes, please name the employer, explain the circumstances, and date (mo/yr).

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony; placed on probation; fined or given a suspended sentence at the federal, state, local, and/or military level?

  • Applicants are not required to report convictions that have been expunged by a court of law.
  • Note that a conviction does not necessarily bar someone from employment. Each case is considered individually and based on job requirements and employer policies.

Yes No If yes, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date of the conviction (mo/yr):
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AND CAREFULLY REVIEW YOUR ENTIRE APPLICATION MATERIAL BEFORE SIGNING BELOW.
  • By signing this application, I certify that all statements made on this form are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that, any omission, misstatement, or falsification may be cause for rejection of this application and/or discharge from Summit Fire District employment.
  • I understand that all documents requested and/or submitted, such as, but not limited to a cover letter, resume, certifications, and reference letters, are a part of the total application packet. Failure to submit all required documents shall cause my application to be eliminated from consideration.
  • I also authorize the Summit Fire District to make all necessary and appropriate investigations allowable by law to verify the information concerning my employment.
  • I understand that any offer of employment will be conditional upon the results of a criminal background investigation and a Driver’s License check.
  • I understand that any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of a physical examination, psychological screening and a drug screening test.
  • I understand that my employment is at-will and that the terms and benefits provided to me do not constitute any contractual relationship between me and the District. My employment is for no definite period of time and is terminable by myself or the District with or without notice or cause. I also understand that I may negotiate additional terms of employment with the Summit Fire Board.
  • I understand that in consideration for my employment: I agree to comply with all federal, state and local laws, as well as District policies, procedures, rules/regulations and guidelines, which may be changed from time to time.
  • I understand that this application will remain active only for the job opening for which I have applied and will become inactive upon completion of the associated hiring process.
  • I understand that it is my responsibility to keep the Fire District advised of any changes of address and/or phone number. I have read the above, understand its content and meaning, and agree to all of its provisions.

Applicant's Name:
Applicant's Signature:
Date:
It is the policy of Summit Fire District to grant equal employment opportunity to all persons in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, physical/mental disability or veteran status.

SUMMIT FIRE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Employment Applicant

Information Release Waiver

I voluntarily and knowingly authorize, for employment purposes only, any present or past employer or supervisor, university or institution of learning, administrator, law enforcement agency, state agency, federal agency, credit bureau, private business, military branch or theNational Personnel Records Center, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, personal reference, and/or other persons or organizations, to give record of information they may have concerning my criminal history, motor vehicle history, earnings history and employment records, general reputation, character, and any other information requested to Summit Fire District and/orits agents or representatives. I understand that, if hired, my consent will apply throughout my employment with the Summit Fire District.

Applicant Name: ______

Applicant Signature: ______

Date: ______

Summit Fire District

Job Description

Position Title: Fire Chief

Reports to: Fire District Board

Location: Flagstaff AZ

FLSA: Exempt

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to direct and manage all firefighting, fire prevention, and fire service activities of the Fire District. The Fire Chief is responsible, through study and consultation with Fire District officials, for developing recommendations for the protection of life and property in the Fire District. Administrative duties include planning, directing, and controlling departmental activities including recruitment of personnel, releasing personnel of duties, purchase of equipment, control of expenditures, preparation of budget estimates, and the assignment of personnel and equipment. The Fire Chief consults with the Fire District Board on problems of policy and planning, but works independently in supervising technical operations.