$155,427.28 - $160,090.10
Benefits:
Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Personal Leave Benefits
HIRING TIMELINE
Candidates will initially be screened based on their qualifications for this position as evidenced by their education and experience.
Application deadline: April 24th, 2026*
Assessment Center Date: May 5th, 2026
Chiefs Interview (SuccessfulInvited): May 6th, 2026
POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Deputy Chief of Operations is responsible for the organization and co-ordination of fire suppression programs and emergency medical service (EMS) programs to ensure effective service delivery in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and to ensure expenses and revenues are properly managed. The position is responsible for overseeing, evaluating, and coordinating the actions of personnel engaged in Emergency Response Operations in cooperation with the Deputy Chief of Support Ser-vices. The Operations Division provides emergency response services to the citizens of Klamath County Fire District 1 (KCFD1), including response for fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials response, and ALS/BLS emergency medical response, transport, and inter-facility transfers.
SCHEDULE
This is a full-time, 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday position; however, this position participates in the Duty Chief Rotation and evening and weekend work is required. This is a uniformed, salaried position and frequently results in working greater than 40 hours a week.
Additional Benefits
Retirement Benefits
HIRING PROCESS:
EXPERIENCE
To qualify for this position, you will need three (3) years of supervisory experience with at least one (1) year as an AIC Battalion Chief or Battalion Chief, or equivalent. Eight (8) years paid full-time emergency response experience with a paid or combination fire agency of equal or greater size complexity.
Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, Fire/EMS reporting and staffing systems and the ability to operate within a networked environment.
EDUCATION
Education: An Associate or Bachelor's degree in Fire, Business or EMS Administration or closely related field. *A combined education and experience level may commensurate with a Bachelor's degree, as determined by the Board, in its sole discretion.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
A residency requirement applies to this position. This position requires performance as a responder to emergency scenes and at times will act and respond as a Duty Officer. Residency with 15 minutes normal driving time of the Fire Districts boundaries is required.
ABOUT KLAMATH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT 1
Klamath County Fire District 1 (KCFD1) is a Special District governed by an elected, five-member Board of Directors. The District provides fire protection to 192 square miles in and around the City of Klamath Falls serving roughly 60,000 patrons with an ISO rating of 2/10. The District also provides ALS Transport services and is assigned Klamath County Ambulance Service Area #5 that covers a total of 490 square miles. The diverse area covered includes urban/suburban areas and rural/frontier as well.
In 2024, KCFD1 personnel responded to mitigate 9,346 calls for service.
Klamath County Fire District 1 (KCFD1) recognizes that in order to best serve the needs of our communities and fulfill our mission, we must learn, grow, incorporate, and value the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work and in our lives. We are committed to the continued development of an aware, diverse, and culturally responsive workforce and an organizational culture that is supportive and affirming for all personnel and customers. KCFD1 acknowledges that incorporating DEI principles in our practices is an ongoing learning process and we are committed to using our voice to effect positive change. We recognize that making an impact in our community will take more than just a statement and, to this end, our goals, planning, and actions aim to promote and develop equitable and effective emergency response services to reflect the needs of our diverse communities.
MISSION
We at Klamath County Fire District 1 are devoted to safeguarding the lives and property of our community, visitors and neighbors by providing professional emergency services, with compassion, courtesy, integrity and fiscal responsibility.
VETERANS PREFERENCE
Veterans' preference will be accorded as provided by Oregon Revised Statue (ORS 408.230). Under Oregon law, armed forces veterans who successfully complete the initial application screening and meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be awarded preference points. If you are a veteran and want to apply for preference points, submit a completed Klamath County Fire District 1 Veterans' Preference form, and the required documentation listed on the form.
All documentation for Veteran's Preference must be received prior to the closing date of application. Veteran's Preference Form is located on Klamath County Fire District 1's career website page. Or, for more information regarding Veteran's Preference and to request a form to be emailed to you, please contact Human Resources at ehermann@kcfd1.com or 541.885.2056 ext. 126.
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