**HIRING - PT FIRE CHIEF**
🚨 Now Hiring: Part-Time Fire Chief 🚨
The Ripon Area Fire District is seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to serve as our next Part-Time Fire Chief. Serving a community with an average of 324 calls per year, this hands-on role provides leadership across emergency response, training, prevention, and daily operations.
The Chief will oversee a 2026 operating budget of $662,880 and lead a team of 2 full-time staff (Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Prevention Specialist), along with paid-on-call and volunteer personnel. This position requires a minimum of 20 hours per week and offers flexibility depending on schedule.
A Day in the Life:
The Chief may start by connecting with the day crew, setting priorities, and reviewing fire prevention and inspection activities. The rest of the day could include supporting trainings, handling administrative work, attending meetings, assisting with public education, and responding to calls. Other responsibilities may arise that contribute to keeping the department running smoothly.
We’re looking for a collaborative, integrity-driven professional with strong leadership, communication, and incident command experience who is ready to guide a modern fire department and serve our community with excellence.
Salary: $40,000–$54,000 annually
Benefits: Health insurance + Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
Recruitment Timeline and Application Process
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Submit application materials via email to: HR@cityofripon.com
Or mail application materials to: City Hall – City of Ripon Attn: Human Resources at 100 Jackson Street Ripon, WI 54971