Fire Chief

Nature of Work

Fire Chief — Richfield Fire Department

The City of Richfield is seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as its next Fire Chief. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a dedicated career department committed to providing high-quality fire, emergency medical, prevention, and risk-reduction services to the community.

The Fire Chief will provide strategic leadership for all aspects of the department, including emergency fire and EMS response, fire prevention, organizational development, and community risk reduction. The successful candidate will work closely with City leadership, regional partners, and the community to ensure the department remains responsive, innovative, and prepared to meet evolving public safety needs. The Fire Department consists of 22 full-time firefighters along with a Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief (currently vacant), three captains, three Lieutenants and an Administrative Assistant. 

The Fire Chief will also join a seasoned and collaborative team of City department heads committed to effective leadership and exceptional public service.

The City offers a competitive annual salary range of $ 142,480 to $186,867 , along with a generous benefits package.

How to Apply Interested candidates should visit richfieldmn.gov to apply by  September 21, 2026 . Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references. We anticipate the following timeline for the hiring process:

Panel Interviews - Week of October 5th

**Facilitated Firefighter Meet and Greet- ** Week of October 19th

**Candidate Leadership Assessment- ** Week of October 19th 

City Manager Interview- Week of October 26th

Assessments and Background- November 2nd to November 30th

Start Da te - Early to Mid-December

For additional information, candidates may review the position profile and job description or contact: Kate Croteau, Human Resources Director Kcroteau@richfieldmn.gov Rodger Coppa, Interim Fire Chief RodgerCoppa@richfieldmn.gov Join the Richfield Fire Department and help shape the future of fire and emergency services in our community. ## Job Duties For more information on the position and a full description of Job duties please refer to the below links. Position Overview  Job Description ## Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to be licensed by the State of Minnesota as a firefighter.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible fire service experience, including at least five years in a chief officer role within a combination or career fire department.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Administration, Fire Science, Emergency Management, Personnel Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Current on all required certifications outlined in the full job posting.