Lynchburg, Virginia, is a city that remembers its past while focusing on the future. It is a vibrant city with a responsive, results-oriented local government. Lynchburg is a city of 50 square miles located near the center of Virginia, bordered by the eastern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains and approximately 180 miles southwest of Washington, D.C.

The Lynchburg Fire Department (LFD) was established in 1883. The department provides an all-hazards response to fire suppression and prevention services, emergency medical services, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, and confined space emergency response for all of Lynchburg’s 80,000 nighttime and 110,000 daytime citizens who live, work, and shop in the City daily. In 2021, the LFD responded to 17,969 calls for service. The Department is currently comprised of 198 budgeted positions, including a recently staffed permanent sixth ALS Ambulance and an additional nine full-time employees. LFD also recently became internationally accredited by the Commission on Public Safety Excellence (CPSE), an accreditation that less than 300 departments of the more than 29,000 are able to achieve. The department continues to provide around-the-clock services to ensure that all citizens and visitors receive skilled and professional emergency response.

The Department is seeking a Deputy Fire Chief who is a strong leader and innovator who is a confident communicator and will serve under the direction of the Fire Chief. Please see the following documents for additional information and details about this exciting position.

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Lynchburg Deputy Chief Brochure

Lynchburg Deputy Fire Chief Job Description

Lynchburg Deputy Fire Chief Application

Salary Range: $95,000–$125,000 annually, negotiable. Starting salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications. The City also includes an excellent benefits package.

Please submit a signed and completed application, cover letter, resume, and any other relevant supporting documentation no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, June 5, 2022.