Radnor Hiring First-Ever Fire/EMS Chief

RADNOR TOWNSHIP, PA — Radnor Township is looking for a new fire and EMS chief.

The township is seeking qualified, strategically focused candidates for the position of Fire/EMS Chief as the first career fire chief for the department as a Radnor Township employee.

The annual starting salary range for this position is $150,000, depending upon qualifications. Radnor Township also offers a benefits package.

The township now is served by the Radnor Fire Company, the Bryn Mawr Fire Company, and the Broomall Fire Company.

According to the township, call volumes and demand for services require the continued development of the excellent services already provided, and thus official are looking for the first-ever chief.

The Fire/EMS Chief position will be a very visible member of the senior leadership team of the township and requires well-developed leadership abilities and management skill sets that are based upon consensus building and problem-solving.

The township is seeking progressive candidates committed to excellence in delivery of fire/EMS, specialized response and emergency management services with specific experience in a combination environment.

Ideal candidates meet the following criteria:

• They are seeking an experienced, innovative, collaborative fire/EMS leader with demonstrated managerial, interpersonal and customer service skills. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a balance of commitment to the organization with genuine confidence and approachable personality to residents, business, and governmental leaders.
• It is particularly important that the next Fire/EMS Chief be an integral and engaged leader of the Township with a strong background in modern fire, EMS, Community Risk Reduction, emergency management and all hazards’ practices.
• The new Fire/EMS Chief must understand the need to use data for problem solving assessing community risk and vulnerabilities.
• The Fire/EMS Chief should have a positive track record of strong bargaining relations with proven experience in fostering collaboration with Bargaining Unit members.
• Qualified candidates must demonstrate the ability to mentor and foster leadership roles within the staff, succession planning, and a global vision of the Township’s needs and vision are critical. Creativity and the ability to guide and balance change is a must.
• Qualified candidates must have the capability to be an active participant in operations and training to safely function as a command officer on incident scenes including oversight of interior operations within IDLH conditions.
• Qualified candidates must demonstrate the ability to develop strong relationships with surrounding Fire/EMS agencies, fostering a regional approach to emergency responses. Specific background with volunteer agencies a must.
• The next Fire/EMS Chief will also have a demonstrated record of fairness, transparency, and consistency in the administration of Township policies and procedures and the willingness to address issues in a positive and timely manner. The Fire/EMS Chief must possess well-developed writing and public speaking skills and the utmost integrity.

Successful candidates:

• Shall possess a bachelor’s degree in public safety administration or related field from an accredited college or university. A master’s degree is preferred.
• At least seven 7-10 years of demonstrated leadership in supervisory positions with career development as a chief officer. Experience in a combination fire department setting a plus.
• Candidate’s successful completion of the Executive Fire Officer Program offered by the National Fire Academy, and or Chief Fire Officer Designation is desired.

Current staffing of the Radnor Volunteer Fire Company full-time personnel includes 10 members employed by the Volunteer Fire Company. The career personnel are represented by IAFF Local 4883, founded in 2011.

The leadership currently of the Radnor Fire Company includes a chief and two deputy chiefs.

Currently, the 1st Assistant, 2nd Assistant, and Director of EMS Operations positions are open in this transition phase to the first full-time chief as a Township leadership position.

The Radnor Fire Company, which covers two-thirds of the township. Its fleet consists of one engine, one squad, one heavy rescue, one quint truck, a 4X Mini-Pumper, three ambulances, one medic unit SUV, staff and other support apparatus.

The department operates from its main station in downtown Wayne

The Bryn Mawr Fire Company covers about one-third of the township and operates from a single station with one adder, one engine, one squad, three full-time engineers, five volunteer officers, and 30 personnel.

The Broomall Volunteer Fire Company also covers a small portion of the township responding from a single station with one truck, one engine, one rescue, one squad, and staff/support vehicles with 51 active volunteer members.

Radnor Fire Company responded to more than 750 fire related and service calls and 2,510 EMS calls in 2023.

The department is funded through Radnor Township, EMS billing, municipalities, investments, public donations, and Tredyffrin Township at a fixed dollar amount. 911 telecommunications and dispatch services are provided by the Delaware County Emergency Services.

Candidates should apply by 5 p.m. April 29 with resumes, cover letters, and contact information for five work-related, or professional references (electronic applications only).

Questions may be addressed to T.E. Sashko, MGT Senior Consultant, at 847-380-3240, extension 123.

Apply online here.