VA
$74,678 – $97,087
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 1, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
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