Fire Chief – Branson, MO
City of Branson – Branson, MO
Description
Are you a strategic, community-focused fire service leader who can lead high-performing teams, manage complex emergency operations, and guide a department in a dynamic tourism environment? If so, apply to be the City of Branson’s next Fire Chief!
Key Qualifications
* Highly experienced in fire service leadership
* A strong communicator with financial and operational expertise
* A mentor-minded professional committed to safety and accountability
Ideal Candidate
Branson, Missouri is a vibrant, tourism-driven community nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, known for its natural beauty, live entertainment, and strong sense of community. With approximately 12,869 residents and millions of annual visitors, Branson offers a unique blend of small-town charm and large-scale destination appeal. A seasoned fire service professional with extensive leadership experience in complex, high-demand environments is required. They bring a strategic mindset, lead with confidence, integrity, and transparency, and build trust across the organization and community while maintaining accountability and professionalism. The successful candidate has experience in a unionized environment and demonstrates the ability to foster positive labor-management relationships, collaboratively solve problems, administer contracts, and support collective bargaining processes while balancing organizational goals with workforce trust.
Required
* Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, or related field
* Minimum eight (8) years of progressive leadership experience, including command-level roles
* Firefighter I & II, Fire Officer I, Instructor I, and HazMat certifications
* FEMA NIMS certifications (IS-100, 200, 700)
Preferred
* Executive Fire Officer (EFO) certification
* Master’s degree or advanced leadership training
* Experience in high-call-volume or tourism-based communities
* Experience working in a unionized fire service environment, including involvement in labor relations and collective bargaining
Salary
The City of Branson is offering a competitive salary range of $106,000 – $130,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
Apply Now
Apply now to join the City of Branson’s Fire Department and become the next Fire Chief.
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