Fire Battalion Chief

The City of Patterson's Fire Department is seeking to fill the position of Fire Battalion Chief.  The Fire Battalion Chief is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and supervising the daily operations of the assigned division(s), or shift, including serving as on-scene incident commander, directing emergency response operations for all incident types, and exercising sound judgment and independent decision-making in accordance with established organizational policies and procedures.  The Fire Battalion Chief for the City of Patterson will respond to emergency incidents for both suppression and evaluation; commands the firefighting activities of fire companies in response to all emergency incidents; serves as Duty Officer for assigned shifts; performs a full range of administrative duties and tasks; develops, implements, and monitors all training activities and requirements; performs related duties as rquired and special projects assigned.The ideal candidate leads by example; is a positive influencer and creates a sense of unity through a shared common vision; and by fostering trust, credibility, collaboration, and teamwork.  Possesses a strong command presence with excellent verbal and written communication, listening, interpersonal and administrative skills.

All required certifications are to be submitted at the time of application. 

Candidates meeting the minimum requirements, will advance to the examination phase of the recruitment process.  See attached brochure for additional details. 

 Tentative Recruitment Schedule Assessments and Presentation - October 22, 2026 Fire Chief's Interview - November 4, 2026

To Apply: If you are interested in applying, please complete and submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire.

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