Celina (Texas) Fire Chief

Celina (TX) Seeking Innovative, Forward-Thinking Fire Chief

The City of Celina, nestled in the heart of north Texas and serving both Collin and Denton counties, presents an exceptional career opportunity for fire service leaders looking to leave a lasting impact in a vibrant, engaged community and fire service organization. With the pending retirement of the current Fire Chief, after a successful 17-year tenure, the Celina Fire Department is actively seeking a progressive, forward-thinking, and proven servant leader to step into this crucial role. The Fire Chief is a very visible member of the senior leadership team for the City of Celina and must be a highly motivated, self-starting, servant leader who possesses excellent leadership and interpersonal dynamic skills.

Celina, with its picturesque landscape and rapidly growing population, is poised for unprecedented expansion. Located approximately 30 minutes north of Dallas, the city's current population of the service area is more than 45,000, with an estimated 378,000 population anticipated at build-out. The City of Celina's population has nearly tripled since 2010. This rapid rate of growth makes Celina the fastest-growing city in north Texas. Currently equipped with three fire stations, the Celina Fire Department anticipates the need for over 25 fire stations at city build-out, making future fire station development and community coverage a critical aspect of the Fire Chief's responsibilities. Candidates with experience in larger cities navigating similar complex environments will be highly valued.

As a full-service agency providing fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency medical services, the Celina Fire Department seeks a Fire Chief of impeccable character who embodies and practices servant leadership principles. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional relationship-building skills, both internally and externally, and prioritize the success of others over their own. As a passionate fire safety expert, the new Fire Chief will inspire staff to deliver outstanding performance while working closely with the City Manager and senior leadership team to achieve strategic objectives. The annual salary range for the Fire Chief position is $170,000+, depending on qualifications and related experience. To review the full hiring brochure, including qualifications, please visit Celina Fire Chief Brochure.

As part of the application process, applicants are required to upload your cover sheet and resume where indicated. Only applications submitted via the above link will be considered.

Filing Deadline: May 20, 2024