Assistant Fire Chief - Paine Field Airport, Snohomish County, Washington. Salary: $121,758 - $155,398. Paine Field Airport is located approximately 30 miles north of Seattle. The Fire Department provides continuous Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, structural fire suppression, emergency medical response, hazardous materials response, water rescue, fire prevention, inspections, and community safety services. Reporting to the Airport Fire Chief, the Assistant Fire Chief serves as the department's second-in-command and acts for the Chief when delegated or during the Chief's absence. For a complete position profile; required and preferred education, experience and certifications; benefits summary; and to apply online, visit Prothman Company at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. Paine Field Airport is an EOE. Apply by August 30, 2026. (First review, open until filled.)

A bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Emergency Services Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field is required, together with IFSAC, Pro Board, or Department of Defense equivalent certification as a Fire Officer III and at least two years of experience serving as a chief officer in a FAR Part 139 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting and structural fire department. An equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and progressively responsible experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities may be considered. (See complete position profile for additional requirements and preferred certifications.)

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