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Vacancy Announcement – Fire Department Chief

The Bellefonte Fire Executive Committee and Bellefonte Borough are accepting applications for Bellefonte Fire Department Chief. Pursuant to Bellefonte Borough Ordinance No. 35, the Fire Department Executive Committee (B.F.D.E.C.) shall recommend for appointment to Borough Council the Chief of the Department. The term for which this will be in effect is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026.

The qualifications for the Bellefonte Fire Department Chief shall be as follows:

1. Must be an active member of the Bellefonte Fire Department for a minimum of six years;
2. Must have been a chief officer for at least three years, with one of those years as the ranking Company Chief of one of the Bellefonte fire companies;
3. Must be certified as either ProBoard or IFSAC Firefighter-1, and complete certification as either ProBoard or IFSAC Firefighter-2 by the completion of the individual’s first term;
4. Must have successfully completed the “Current ICS Leadership Level (Example ICS 300);
5. Must have successfully completed a course on Incident Safety Officer training;
6. Must be certified as either ProBoard or IFSAC to the level of Haz-Mat Operations; or must have obtained the current operational level standard and/or certification at the operational hazardous materials level;
7. Must establish /maintain legal residency within the Bellefonte Fire Protection District or reside within 2.5 miles of its border.

All application packets will be reviewed by the selection committee, which is comprised of three members of the BFDEC (two members to be appointed by the Company Chiefs and the third member to be appointed by a municipal representative) with the results submitted to Bellefonte Borough Council for final approval.

In the event that no candidates meets the qualifications for Bellefonte Fire Department Chief, the BFDEC has the authority to reopen and/or extend the submission period with revised criteria.

All Candidates wishing to be considered for the position of the Bellefonte Fire Department Chief will be required to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications.  Please send or hand deliver applications to the Bellefonte Borough, ATTN. Ralph Stewart, 301 N. Spring St, Ste. 200, Bellefonte, PA 16823. Position will remain open until filled.