• Fire Chief

    City of Palo Alto (Palo Alto, CA)


    FIRE CHIEF

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    FIRE CHIEF

    Salary

     

    $244,608.00 - $366,912.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Palo Alto, CA

     

    Job Type

     

    Regular Full-Time

     

    Job Number

     

    202501078

     

    Department

     

    Fire Department

     

    Opening Date

     

    07/15/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    8/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

     

    + Description

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    Description

    This recruitment is being conducted by Teri Black & Company, LLC.

     

    You can view the recruitment brochure (https://jobs-tbc-2020.s3.amazonaws.com/1774/files-Palo%20Alto%20Fire%20Chief%20Brochure%20FINAL.pdf) and submit your application (https://www.tbcrecruiting.com/Account/Register?recId=1774) directly on their website.

     

    The City of Palo Alto is home to approximately 68,000 residents and nearly 100,000 workers in the Silicon Valley. The Palo Alto Fire Department provides emergency response, fire, and life safety services to the Palo Alto community, Stanford University, and neighboring areas (through mutual and automatic aid agreements). The department responds to approximately 10,000 calls annually, almost 70% of which are medical-related and is supported by over 116 staff (97 sworn FTEs) and a 2025-26 budget of $59.33 million.

     

    The ideal candidate is a visionary leader who champions innovation, operational excellence, and community-focused service in a dynamic environment. A high-energy and relatable presence, they will inspire a multi-generational workforce and drive modern approaches to emergency service delivery. Along with a passion for continuous improvement, candidates should have a solid background in fire and emergency services, strategic planning, budgeting, and organizational leadership.

     

    The current salary range is $244,608–$366,912; salary supplemented by attractive benefits.

    Closes Sunday, August 10, 2025 (midnight)

    Follow this link to learn more about the Palo Alto Fire Department (https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Fire)

     

    For updates on the Fire Chief Selection visit our City of Palo Alto site

     

    Supplemental Information

     

    Application & Selection Process

     

    The closing date for this recruitment is midnight, Sunday, August 10, 2025. To be considered for this opportunity, upload a compelling cover letter, resume, and list of six professional references using the "Apply Now" feature at www.tbcrecruiting.com. This is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly throughout the various stages of the process.

     

    Following the closing date, resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria articulated in this brochure. Applicants with the most relevant qualifications will immediately be granted preliminary interviews by one of the recruiters. Candidates deemed the most highly qualified will be invited to participate in additional interviews followed by further meetings with the City. Selection will be made shortly thereafter, following the completion of negotiations and extensive background and reference checks. Please note that references will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.

    Contact Executive Recruiters for Questions

    + Bill Weisgerber • 408.910.8044

    + Teri Black • 424.296.3111