District Fire Chief

Left the fire service and miss it? Here’s a chance to get back in a low volume department in the mountains of Colorado. The Guffey fire department is searching for a long term chief for its three station combination department. The department responds to structure fires, wildland fires, and light rescue including an ambulance service. One type 6 engine and crew is available for assignment to state and federal fires. The Guffey department covers 240 square miles of lightly populated ranch and farm land with an approximate call volume of 70+ calls per year and 25-30 volunteers. The chief’s position starts at 36 to 42K annually based on qualifications and matching contributions to the FPPA pension fund. The minimum requirements for the job are Colorado Firefighter 1, Forest Service S130/190, Colorado EMT-B and ICS 100 and 200. Apply to Search Committee, SPCFPD, PO Box 11, Guffey, CO 80820. Please ! include job references with your resume. Application deadline is January 15, 2013. Visit www.guffeyfire.net, for more information about the department.