FIRE CHIEF
City of Moses Lake, WA

First Review: November 17, 2024

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Job Description

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The City of Moses Lake is seeking a Fire Chief for this vibrant community of 27,000 located in the heart of central Washington's Columbia Basin along the shores of its namesake lake. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, Moses Lake is a popular vacation destination for those looking to enjoy the warm sun and one of the largest freshwater lakes in the state. The city also serves as the industrial and economic center of Grant County, increasing the population to 45,000 to 55,000 during the day. Moses Lake is a full-service city operating under the Council-Manager form of government with a 2024 total budget of $105.58 million and a team of 265 FTEs.    

THE MOSES LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Moses Lake Fire Department (MLFD) serves a population of 27,000 across 21 square miles with a total budget of $11.7 million and staffing of 53 FTEs. MLFD is an “all hazards” department providing fire suppression, fire prevention/education/investigation, hazardous materials, ice rescue, water rescue, high and low angle rescue, extrication, and Advanced Life Support EMS transport. In 2023 the Department responded to 5,403 calls for service.    

Moses Lake is diverse in response requirements with areas of wildland-urban interface, a rapidly growing single and multi-family residential service need, general commercial and light industrial response areas that include several “big-box” retailers, and large portions of water with much of the city’s namesake lake located within City limits. Additionally, two heavy industrial corridors house national companies and a North American Free Trade Zone. The city is bisected by two major transportation routes: Interstate 90 and State Highway 17.    

WHY APPLY

This is an opportunity to lead a well-established fire department poised for growth and expansion. The region is experiencing explosive high-tech industrial development to be followed by residential growth required for the necessary workforce. The Fire Department and City leaders are looking for a strong, progressive leader with experience in managing at a complex, big-picture level who has the ability to build relationships and unite all the stakeholders in a common purpose. The new Fire Chief will have the opportunity to develop a strategic direction and long-term vision for the EMS and ambulance systems. If you have the experience, desire, and drive to make a difference, this may be the opportunity for you. 

For questions on this position, please contact:

Gordie Olson
GMP Consultants
golson@gmphr.com
720) 518-7420