Portland Fire & Rescue launches search for next fire chief

Today, Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) launched the recruitment for the bureau’s next fire chief. The position manages a $181 million budget and oversees approximately 800 sworn and non-sworn employees across four divisions and the Chief’s Office.

“We’re looking for an experienced and innovative leader to shape the future of the bureau,” said Mike Myers, Deputy City Administrator for Public Safety. “This is an exciting opportunity to work with city leadership to develop and implement a long-range strategic plan to modernize operations, adopt data-driven decision-making, enhance technology, and improve service to the public.”

Details about the position and how to apply are available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/4856976/fire-chief.

The deadline to apply is April 9, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. A virtual meeting to ask questions about the position is happening on March 25, 2025 at 12 p.m.