Fire Chief

Leyden Fire Protection District

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.leydenfpd.com

Phone:

• 847-455-0180

Email:

• rolinski@leydenfire.com

Application Deadline:

• 02/20/25
• @ 1:00 PM

Salary:

• A competitive salary and fringe benefit package is available, depending on experience and qualifications.

Sworn:

• 12

Population:

• 18,000

Position Details

Leyden Fire Protection District is accepting applications from qualified individuals for the position of Fire Chief.

The Leyden Fire Protection District serves a population of 18,000 residents. The department has an annual Budget 3.1 million. Leyden Township is in Cook County, approximately 20 miles west of Chicago. The District covers an area of 20 square miles and encompass area in Franklin Park, Melrose Park and Northlake. The fire department is comprised of a Fire Chief, an Administrative Assistant, 12 full-time firefighters, three civilian paramedics.

Qualifications: 

• Applicants for this position have a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible full-time experience in a fire department of equivalent size and characteristics.
• Applicants must have at least three years in a responsible command position, preferably in a fire department of comparable size and characteristics; and a Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) in fire administration public/business administration or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Advanced management training from an accredited college, university or training academy is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of experience, training and education will be considered.
• Candidates must possess excellent written and oral communication skills; strong leadership ability; be able to work effectively with local elected and appointed officials and community representatives; have a strong commitment to quality-based Fire service; and have the ability to foster and maintain a high level of professional and ethical conduct among members of the Fire Department.
• Must reside within 30 miles of Leyden Fire Protection District facility, residency in the District is preferred but not required.

Qualified people should submit a resume of experience and qualifications, letter of interest and not less than five personal or professional references to:

Randall Olinski, Board President LFPD 

2600 N. Mannheim Road

Franklin Park, IL 60131

847-455-0180

Email: rolinski@leydenfire.com

Closing date for receipt of applications is February 20, 2025 by 1:00 PM. 

The Leyden Fire Protection District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified women and minority group members are encouraged to apply.

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