Perryton, TX – Fire Chief

About this Position

Are you a service-driven fire professional who thrives in both leadership and hands-on response roles? If so, apply to be Perryton’s next Fire Chief!

We’re looking for an exceptional and collaborative leader who is:

• A seasoned firefighter and team motivator

• Skilled in training, inspection, and emergency response planning

• Committed to safety, service, and growing a volunteer force 

Perryton is a tight-knit, family-oriented community of approximately 8,500 residents located in the northern Texas Panhandle near the Oklahoma border. The Perryton Fire Department is a city-operated department serving all of Ochiltree County. With a strong emphasis on brush fire response, the department supports both paid and volunteer firefighters.

The Perryton Fire Department is a city-operated department serving all of Ochiltree County. With

a strong emphasis on brush fire response, the department supports both paid and volunteer firefighters.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• High school diploma or GED

• 5+ years of fire service experience

• Certified Firefighter and First Responder

• Texas driver’s license with appropriate fire truck designation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience

• Experience in oil/gas industry fire response

• Familiarity with small-town emergency operations

The City of Perryton offers a salary range of $80,000 – $85,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

For more information on this position contact:

Rudy Jackson, Sr. Vice President
Strategic Government Resources
[email protected]
817-897-8080