# Fire Chief

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/dc4e304a-9286-455d-a266-bac623885b5d

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Management
- Location: Tomah, WI
- Salary: 74678 – 97087 USD per year

## Summary

A federal fire chief position at a VA Medical Center in Wisconsin managing firefighting, emergency response, and fire prevention operations for the medical facility. This role suits experienced fire service leaders with advanced certifications who can oversee personnel, training programs, and hazmat response while meeting demanding physical and administrative requirements.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Required

- Fire Officer IV certification (NFPA 1021)
- Fire Inspector II certification (NFPA 1031)
- Hazardous Materials Incident Commander certification (NFPA 472)
- One year specialized experience at GS-9 level or equivalent
- Time-in-grade requirement (52 weeks at GS-9 for current federal employees)
- Annual Fire Department Physical Agility Test (NFPA 1500 and NFPA 1583)
- One hour daily physical activity per NFPA 1500
- Annual firefighter physical examination
- Ability to don and wear 75-pound personal protective equipment including SCBA

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891094500