Battalion Chief

Turtlecreek Township

Administrator - Tammy Boggs

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.turtlecreektownship.org

Phone:

• 513-932-4902

Email:

• tboggs@turtlecreektownship.org

Application Deadline:

• 02/20/26
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• $86,528 - $89,472

  Benefits:

  • Paid Time off includes:
  • Holidays – 11.5 days annually.
  • Personal – 24 hours annually prorated at date of hire.
  • Vacation – 3.70 hours bi-weekly.
  • Sick Leave – 4.87 hours bi-weekly.
  • Sick Leave Transfer – Maximum 240 hours.
  • Insurance Benefits:
  • Health Insurance, Vision and Dental Premiums employer paid 100%.
  • Co-Insurance and Deductible reimbursement up to $16,100 for family and $8,050 for single.
  • $100,000 Life Insurance Policy paid by the employer to all employees.
  • Position pays into the Ohio Police and Fire Retirement Fund
  Any questions regarding benefits can be directed to Administrator, Tammy Boggs at tboggs@turtlecreektownship.org or 513-932-4902.

Position Details

Turtlecreek Township is located in the center of Warren County, Ohio. The township consists of 66+ road miles, and the area covers portions of Interstates 71 and 75, has nearly 17,000 residents, and surrounds the City of Lebanon.  Turtlecreek Township is a largely residential/rural community that is also home to a racino, correctional facilities, retirement communities, large recreational complexes, sprawling residential developments, and the Warren County Airport.  Turtlecreek Township Fire and EMS (TTFD) provide fire, EMS, and rescue services from 3 stations staffed by 25 full-time, 14 part- time, and 4 paid-on-call staff. The department responds to over 2800 calls for service each year. The TTFD is undergoing restructuring and growth to better meet the increasing demands of the population it serves, and the Battalion Chief will play a pivotal role in the new structure.

TTFD is currently seeking highly qualified, experienced, and dynamic fire service professional to the position of Battalion Chief.  This is a key leadership position within the TTFD and will supervise shift captains and firefighters. These leadership roles are responsible for overseeing daily operations, emergency incident response, and the professional development of fire personnel within the department. Currently, each shift consists of 6 full-time firefighter/EMTs and paramedics, one shift captain and Battalion Chief.  Additional staffing comes from part-time staff and paid on call responders. The Battalion Chief will complete our leadership team and result in 8 full-time shifted daily, including 1 Battalion Chief, 1 Captain, and 6 Firefighter/EMT(P)s.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supervise fire suppression operations and incident response, taking command as needed.
2. Oversee administrative functions of the department, including personnel evaluations, fleet management, and budgeting assistance. 
3. Develop a positive working relationship with the captains, while embracing and encouraging a positive leadership style.
4. Project management with significant duties involving Emergency Medical Services programs.
5. Conduct training and support for fire crews, ensuring continuous development and operational effectiveness.
6. Collaborate with the Assistant Chief on strategic initiatives and long-term planning.

1. An Associated level education with a minimum of 10 years recent documented progressive full-time experience as a firefighter including 2 years full-time experience as a company officer or greater in a city, town, village, or other local government unit within a defined territory.
2. Intermediate level knowledge and experience in administration, management, and supervision of a   fire unit.
3. Any documented equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) indicated in Qualifications 1 and 2.
4. Ohio Certifications in Firefighter 2, Paramedic, Instructor.
5. Hazmat Technician, Fire Officer 1 and 2.
6. Must possess valid driver’s license and remain insurable under the Township's vehicle insurance policy.
7. Proven leadership and decision-making skills in high-pressure emergency situations.

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