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Fire Director

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International City/County Management Association

State College, PA (In Person)

$125,003 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/23/2026

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Job Description

Featured Fire Director Centre Region Council of Governments, PA Fire Director - State College, PA The Centre Region Council of Governments, Regional Fire Protection Program, located in the heart of Central Pennsylvania, seeks an innovative, collaborative, dynamic, community-minded leader with fire, rescue, and HazMat management and administrative experience for the position of Fire Director / Chief of Department. The area is protected by the highly respected and successful Alpha Volunteer Fire Company. Alpha Fire Company responds to more than 1,500 incidents annually. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing combination fire service serving more than 93,000 residents across the Centre Region, including Penn State University. The successful candidate will help shape the future of regional public safety while working closely with career personnel, volunteers, elected officials, and community partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead strategic planning and regional service delivery Ensure operational readiness and standards of cover Oversee budgets, capital planning, and resource allocation Build strong relationships with volunteers, staff, elected officials, and partners Strengthen the integrated combination model through collaborative leadership Represent RFPP in regional, municipal, and public forums
QUALIFICATIONS BS/BA
in Fire Administration, Public Administration, or a related field 10 years of fire service experience, with 5 as Chief/Asst. Chief or equivalent
ICS 300/400, NIMS
800, and Pro Board Fire Officer III Ability to establish residency and meet all other hiring requirements For questions, contact: Madison Shields;
Human Resources Administrator Email:
mshields@crcog.net
Phone:
814-272-1452 COG is an Equal Opportunity Employer How to Apply Post Date Jun 12, 2026 Application Deadline Jul 15, 2026 Applications due by Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Visit https:
//www.crcog.net/employment for full job description and details to apply. Apply Now Job Details Salary $119,051 - $130,956 Job Function Fire Chief Position Type Full Time Centre Region Council of Governments Address 2643 Gateway Dr State College , PA 16801-3092 United States Population 93,000 Website Form of Government Unknown ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Map Data Map data ©2026 Map data ©2026 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job