Senior Level Assistant Fire Chief Jobs
Senior level assistant fire chief jobs place experienced fire service professionals in command-level roles where they set operational priorities, own department-wide outcomes, and lead the crews and initiatives that keep communities safe. Most openings are on-site positions in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, with employers like LaBella Associates, Jensen Hughes, and Cuhaci Peterson hiring at this level now.
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Description
Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, structural engineering, MEP services, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment, and help develop better products and processes for the consumer, industrial, and healthcare industries. NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company.
We are looking for a Fire Investigator to support our Georgia office operations.
Overview:
Studies, assesses, and determines the origin and cause of fires and explosions in residences, commercial/industrial dwellings, vehicles, heavy equipment, marine equipment, and other property. Analyzes fire debris and burn patterns to determine a fire’s origin and cause. Conducts fraud analyses for possible arson-related losses. Prepares detailed written reports of findings that illustrate the conclusions and opinions of the investigation. Works under general supervision, exercising initiative and independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks.
Essential Job Functions:
- Determines the origin and cause of structural, equipment, and vehicular fires and explosions.
- Assists in securing the fire/explosion scene to prevent removal or damage of evidence.
- Conducts on-site, hands-on forensic fire analysis. This includes scene photography, interviewing witnesses and gathering information, taking possession of damaged property, cause and origin determination, report preparation, and providing testimony in deposition and trial.
- Searches for, identifies, collects, and labels any evidence of possible arson at the fire scene, including devices used to set, start, or further the progress of fire; protects the chain of custody of evidence.
- Provides technical and scientific support to clients for subrogation and litigation purposes.
- Conducts code compliance research including electrical, gas, and installation code violations.
- Facilitates and helps present continuing education seminars on fire-related topics.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Experience, Education and Certifications:
- CFEI and/or CFI licensure required.
- Minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
- AAS in Fire Science or related experience as a fire investigator, firefighter, or law enforcement.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Valid driver’s license and reliable form of transportation.
- Must have a high level of analytical skill. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g. internal and external).
- Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical reports, journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to write scopes of work clearly and coherently, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
- Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients.
- Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Climb ladders, walk on roofs, enter and work in confined spaces, if applicable. Shovel fire debris, move furniture and other household/ commercial items, if applicable. Operate lifts.
Description
Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, structural engineering, MEP services, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment, and help develop better products and processes for the consumer, industrial, and healthcare industries. NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company.
We are looking for a Fire Investigator to support our Georgia office operations.
Overview:
Studies, assesses, and determines the origin and cause of fires and explosions in residences, commercial/industrial dwellings, vehicles, heavy equipment, marine equipment, and other property. Analyzes fire debris and burn patterns to determine a fire’s origin and cause. Conducts fraud analyses for possible arson-related losses. Prepares detailed written reports of findings that illustrate the conclusions and opinions of the investigation. Works under general supervision, exercising initiative and independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks.
Essential Job Functions:
- Determines the origin and cause of structural, equipment, and vehicular fires and explosions.
- Assists in securing the fire/explosion scene to prevent removal or damage of evidence.
- Conducts on-site, hands-on forensic fire analysis. This includes scene photography, interviewing witnesses and gathering information, taking possession of damaged property, cause and origin determination, report preparation, and providing testimony in deposition and trial.
- Searches for, identifies, collects, and labels any evidence of possible arson at the fire scene, including devices used to set, start, or further the progress of fire; protects the chain of custody of evidence.
- Provides technical and scientific support to clients for subrogation and litigation purposes.
- Conducts code compliance research including electrical, gas, and installation code violations.
- Facilitates and helps present continuing education seminars on fire-related topics.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Experience, Education and Certifications:
- CFEI and/or CFI licensure required.
- Minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
- AAS in Fire Science or related experience as a fire investigator, firefighter, or law enforcement.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Valid driver’s license and reliable form of transportation.
- Must have a high level of analytical skill. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g. internal and external).
- Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical reports, journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to write scopes of work clearly and coherently, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
- Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients.
- Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Climb ladders, walk on roofs, enter and work in confined spaces, if applicable. Shovel fire debris, move furniture and other household/ commercial items, if applicable. Operate lifts.
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Who's Hiring
- LaBella Associates12
- Jensen Hughes4
- Cuhaci Peterson4
- CHA Consulting3
- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety3
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services27
- Construction & Real Estate15
- Manufacturing1
Senior Level Assistant Fire Chief Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level assistant fire chief job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have already led large-scale operations, managed incident command, and built or reformed department programs. A strong application highlights command experience, budget or resource stewardship, and a record of developing other officers. Credentials such as Executive Fire Officer designation or a degree in fire administration or public safety leadership give candidates a measurable edge over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire senior level assistant fire chiefs?
Companies hiring senior level assistant fire chiefs right now include LaBella Associates, Jensen Hughes, and Cuhaci Peterson, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level typically comes from municipal fire departments, county emergency services agencies, large industrial facilities with on-site fire brigades, and federal installations that require command-level fire leadership.
Are there remote senior level assistant fire chief jobs?
Yes, though remote work is limited in a role defined by on-site command and emergency response. About 23% of senior level assistant fire chief openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be administrative, training, or consulting roles rather than operational command positions. Most openings require a physical presence at the station or facility.
What makes an assistant fire chief role senior level?
Senior level assistant fire chief roles are defined by scope and accountability rather than simply years on the job. These positions carry departmental or division-wide responsibility, including budget oversight, policy development, multi-agency coordination, and succession planning. Expectations include mentoring company officers and battalion chiefs, representing the department in public or governmental forums, and stepping into the fire chief role when needed.
Which industries hire the most senior level assistant fire chiefs?
Senior level assistant fire chief roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large, permanent facilities or jurisdictions that require sustained command-level fire leadership rather than contract or temporary coverage.