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FIRE CHIEF
POSITION PROFILE
The City of Bedford offers a highly competitive compensation package. The
Fire Chief position has an established salary range of $115,952 – $165,143.
www.bedfordtx.gov | 817-952-2100 | 2000 Forest Ridge Bedford, TX 76021
POSITION OVERVIEW
The City of Bedford is seeking an innovative and progressive fire
professional with the ability to “think outside of the box” that will
serve as the next Fire Chief.
The Fire Chief is under the general direction of the City Manager,
and is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all
activities of the Fire Department. The Chief carries out the job duties
personally or by delegating them to subordinate supervisors.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other
duties may be assigned):
• Provides leadership and directs the department operations through the development and administration of
General Orders and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Develops implements and maintains Emergency Preparedness Plans, Fire and Rescue Plans, and Hazardous
Materials Plans.
• Directs command personnel to supervise and manage various divisions within the department and
responds to emergencies and takes command as needed.
• Adheres to the directives of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, Texas Department of State Health
Services and other state and federal regulations, City ordinances, fire codes, and other requirements to set
and maintain departmental goals and objectives.
• Coordinates the adoption, application and enforcement of the City’s fire and building codes by overseeing
investigations of cause and origin of fires. Interprets, applies, and enforces City fire and building codes
in commercial and residential structures. Provides citizens with fire and life safety education programs.
Testifies in judicial matters related to civil and criminal cases.
• Coordinates mutual fire protection plans with surrounding municipalities and other fire suppression and
emergency medical service agencies. Maintains a good working relationship and rapport with other fire
agencies.
• Supervises employees by evaluating training needs for the department, developing and coordinating
training as appropriate, recruiting qualified applicants, participating in selection decisions, assigning
personnel as needed, evaluating work performance, rewarding and disciplining employees as required, and
ensuring employees maintain required certifications.
• Ensures effective maintenance systems are in place for training records, inspection reports, response
reports, statistical analysis, performance appraisals, etc.
• Manages the physical resources of the department by preparing, monitoring, and maintaining the
department’s budget. Ensures effective operational and financial management through forecasting,
reviewing budgetary submissions, procurement, and control of grants and other funds and auditing
expenditures.
• Supervises department capital projects by planning and scheduling projects, requisitioning and purchasing
capital apparatus and equipment as needed, evaluating and recommending the acquirement or
replacement of facilities as necessary, and assisting in the design and construction of department facilities
to meet applicable codes and standards.
• Performs continual inspections of
operational, administrative and personnel
functions and activities to identify any
inefficiencies and ineffectiveness and
implements corrective workable solutions
to meet City and departmental goals and
objectives.
• Maintains a level of physical fitness
consistent with job duties and in
compliance with department policies.
• May perform other assignment and
handle special projects as required.
• Regular and timely attendance required,
as well as, the ability to get along with
others in a professional and cordial manner.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City of Bedford is seeking an individual who has shown leadership and
innovation in the municipal fire service. The selected candidate will be a
professional, command-level fire officer with an extensive knowledge of fire codes,
fire prevention, fire suppression, and emergency medical services.
The Fire Chief is expected to possess thorough knowledge and experience in
emergency management planning, operations, and coordination. The new Chief
must be dedicated to serving the public while demonstrating a high level of personal
integrity and departmental accountability. This position is an integral member of the
City Manager’s executive staff and must possess the characteristics of a team player.
The position is currently held by an Interim Fire Chief that is not a candidate for the
job.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• A bachelor’s degree in Fire Management, Business Management or Administration, Public Administration
or a related field from a four-year college or university
• Or, a candidate must have a minimum of 12 years of experience as a paid firefighter with 5 years of
experience at or above a Battalion Chief level or higher, with a strong emphasis on administration
experience in a paid fire department of similar or larger size
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience as detailed above
• A master’s degree in Fire Management, Business Management or Administration, Public Administration or a
related field is preferred.
Preferred Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
• Texas Commission on Fire Protection Master Firefighter and Fire Officer IV certifications
• TEEX Fire Service Chief Executive Officer (FSCEO) designation
• Texas Fire Chief’s Academy - Certified Fire Executive (CFE) designation
• National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer (EFO) designation
• Texas Department of State Health Services - Certified or Licensed Paramedic
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a Class C Texas driver’s license.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
The City of Bedford offers a competitive starting annual salary, depending upon qualifications and experience,
in addition to a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
• Retirement: The City participates in Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) at a 7 percent employee
deposit rate with a municipal matching ratio of $2-to-$1 and five-year vesting, voluntary participation in
457 deferred compensation program, voluntary participation in a Roth IRA
• Health Insurance: The City offers a choice of two high-deductible
health plans with an employer HSA contribution. The City
pays 100 percent for a health and wellness clinic for all eligible
employees, their spouse and one child. The clinic covers minor,
non-emergency, acute and urgent care needs. The City also offers
a DHMO and PPO dental plan and a Vision Discount Plan
• Life Insurance: City paid (two-times employee annual salary, up
to $150,000) term life and AD&D policy, voluntary supplemental
life and dependent life available, City pays premium for long-term
disability insurance program
• Paid Leave: Vacation accrues at a rate of 80 hours per year for all
new employees (capped at two times the accrual), Eight hours of
sick leave per month capped at 120 days, 10 paid holidays, and one
floating holiday per calendar year
THE BEDFORD FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The Bedford Fire Department is a modern and
well-equipped organization with three fire
stations responsible for over 49,000 residents and
approximately 10 square miles of primarily commercial
and residential properties. The department has an
annual operating budget of about $8.6 million and
employs 72 professionally-trained staff members. The
Bedford Fire Department responds to over 8,000 fire
and emergency medical calls annually.
In February 2021, the department achieved an ISO
Class 1 rating and became a “Recognized Best
Practices Fire Department” awarded by the Texas Fire
Chiefs Association. Maintaining these designations is
a high priority of the City Council and staff.
THE CITY OF BEDFORD GOVERNANCE AND ORGANIZATION
Bedford is a home-rule city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is
comprised of the Mayor and six City Council Members, elected at-large, who serve three-year terms, with four-
term limits. The City Council appoints a professional City Manager to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of
the organization and manage the daily operations of the City. Bedford has approximately 380 employees and
an annual budget of $76.9 million with an ad valorem tax rate of $0.571968 per $100 valuation.
ABOUT THE BEDFORD COMMUNITY
Bedford is a vibrant, quality suburban community with a
growing business environment, with planned economic
revitalization. Its central position between Dallas and Fort
Worth provides residents with easy access to museums,
entertainment, festivals, and professional sports.
Businesses are thriving in Bedford, with over 100,000
households within a 10-minute drive time and average
annual household incomes of over $80,000. Recent
economic growth comes in part due to the recently
streamlined North Tarrant Express highway corridor,
which brings approximately 250,000 vehicles per day
through the community. Bedford has a median home
price value of $252,917 and is home to several major
employers including Carter BloodCare, the Hurst-
Euless-Bedford Independent School District (HEB ISD),
Warrantech, State National Companies, Texas Harley-
Davidson, and LinQ Transport.
Most households in Bedford are served by HEB ISD,
which has an accountability rating of ‘A’. The district
offers programs in orchestra, world languages,
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international business initiatives, and international
visit governmentjobs.com/careers/bedfordtx.
baccalaureate. Niche.com has ranked the HEB School
The City of Bedford is an Equal Opportunity
District among the Top 20 Best Public School Districts
Employer and values diversity in its workforce.
in Texas. It has also been named to the national list of
Applicants selected as finalists for this position
Best Communities for Music Education for nine years
will be subject to a comprehensive background
in a row; rated the No. 1 District in Texas for Academic
check.
Performance and Financial Efficiency by the Education
Resource Group; and is one of only 24 districts in Texas
to earn Post-Secondary Readiness Distinction.
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