Salary:
$145,000 – $170,000 per year (exact placement within the salary range dependent on qualifications)THE DISTRICT
The Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District is proud to serve the City of Clatskanie and surrounding rural communities with dependable fire, rescue, and emergency medical services. Every day, our personnel are committed to protecting lives, property, and the quality of life of the people who live, work, and travel through our district. From our main station near Highway 30 along the Clatskanie River, and supported by strategically located substations, we provide timely emergency response across more than 135 square miles of Columbia County. Our service area reaches from the Columbia River in the north, over Clatskanie Mountain to the south, east toward the Alston area, and west to the Clatsop County line. We also provide emergency medical services into neighboring Clatsop County, including the Bradley Summit area, ensuring continuity of care for our regional partners and residents. Our district is staffed by a dedicated team of career and volunteer firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs who live in and around the community they serve. Career personnel staff our main station around the clock, while volunteer members respond from home to support emergency operations throughout the district. In addition, our internship program provides hands‑on training and mentorship to the next generation of fire and EMS professionals, strengthening both our organization and the future of emergency services in our community. Through professionalism, preparedness, and community partnership, the Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District remains committed to being there when our neighbors need us most.
THE POSITION:
The Fire Chief serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Fire District, providing overall leadership and administration direction for the organization. The Fire Chief ensures effective collaboration with local fire protection agencies and other partners, supporting regional coordination and operation consistency. The role also oversees organization readiness for fire, emergency medical services, rescue, emergency management and preparation. Within the limits established by the Board of Directors, state and federal law, the Fire Chief has complete authority over the organization, its governance and discipline and is the final authority in the assignment of personnel.
