Find & Apply For Fire Chief / Marshal Jobs in Hanover, Virginia

General Description:

This is a skilled leadership position responsible for the provision of fire and medical services. The incumbent performs complex tasks to manage personnel functions, services, and equipment for an assigned division.

Organization:

The Captain position reports to a Battalion Chief and supervises Lieutenants.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises and coordinates staff and performs related human resource functions and paperwork.
• Assists in the formulation of annual operating budget.
• Develops division plans and operating procedures as needed.
• Responds to alarms of fires, hazardous materials incidents, and medical emergencies.
• Prepares written reports and maintains department records as required by the Battalion Chief.
• Communicates with staff and volunteers and enforces department regulations, policies, and directives.
• Fosters volunteer involvement and membership to support a combination career and volunteer system.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Working Conditions:

A. Hazards

• May be exposed to all hazards associated with firefighting, EMS, and hazardous materials incidents. B. Environment
• Field--Routine exposure to adverse weather, dust, smoke, noise, and fumes. C. Physical Effort
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks in all weather situations.

D.

Non-Exempt Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must possess considerable knowledge of modern principles and techniques of firefighting, EMS training, fire prevention and working knowledge of Virginia Codes, equipment, training techniques, and personnel management. Must have the ability to prepare written and electronic reports. Requires ability to make quick, sound judgments in all situations.

Education, Experience and Training:

High school diploma or equivalent required (associates degree in related field preferred) and credentials and certifications from appropriate Fire and EMS agencies with (3) years as career Lt. or equivalent, Fire Officer II, Managing Company Tactical Operations-Tactics or Mass Casualty Incident Management II, and additional training- OR - Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

Special Conditions:

• Complete Criminal Background Investigation/Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
• Twelve-month probationary period
• Maintain section-specific certification requirements
• Work beyond normal work schedule
• Essential staff designation
• Must wear uniform
• Shall perform work at his/her VA Certified EMS provider level of training (EMT-B, EMT-Enhanced, EMT-I, EMT-P), upon clearance by the department Operational Medical Director (OMD).
• This position is subject to the department's on-call procedures Each candidate must submit three components as part of a complete application: a cover letter (no more than one page), a professional resume (no more than two pages), and responses to five to six short-essay questions embedded directly within the NeoGov application.

Candidates are responsible for ensuring all required certifications and credentials are current at the time of application. Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted. Applications are due September 13, 2026 by 11:59 PM. Your complete application requires three additional components: a cover letter, a resume, and responses to five short-answer questions. The questions are located within the application. 1.

Cover Letter Maximum length:

one page. The cover letter must be dated with the application closing date (the final date applications are accepted for this posting). The cover letter must be addressed to the Fire Chief and should briefly introduce your candidacy for the position. 2.

Resume Maximum length:

two pages. Your resume must include your full legal name and a daytime phone number where you can be reached. Your resume should reflect your relevant professional experience, certifications required for this role, and education.