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About the Position

The City, is seeking an experienced, motivated, and community-focused Director of Emergency Services to lead and manage our EMS and Fire divisions. This full-time, exempt position reports to the City Administrator and plays a key leadership role in ensuring the protection of life, property, and public safety throughout the Hesston emergency response district.\ \ The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, an effective administrator, and a steady leader capable of performing under pressure. This position combines hands-on emergency response with strategic oversight of personnel, budget, equipment, operations, and regulatory compliance.\ \

Key Responsibilities

Direct daily operations of EMS and Fire divisions

Provide emergency medical care and oversee fire and emergency scene

management

Manage and maintain ambulances, fire units, and life-saving

equipment

Assist with budgeting and monitoring departmental expenses

Develop, administer, and enforce departmental policies and

procedures

Supervise, evaluate, train, and support personnel

Maintain departmental records, accounts receivable, reimbursement

processes, and confidential medical information

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Conduct fire prevention, inspections, and cause determinations

(non-arson)

Communicate effectively with the public, resolve citizen concerns,

and coordinate with other city departments

Direct response operations during fires, accidents, natural

disasters, and hazardous materials incidents

Monitor weather spotter program, storm sirens, and related emergency

systems

City of Hesston / Hesston Fire/EMS jobs

Director of Emergency Services