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Assistant Fire Chief at City of Little Rock – Little Rock, Arkansas

City of Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201, United States
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Salary:$98069 - $147104Employment Type:Full-Time

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About This Position

This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

JOB OBJECTIVE: To provide assistance to the Fire Chief in planning, directing, and administering activities of the Fire Department. This position is open to both internal and external applicants.

Please go HERE to review the complete job description, including the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: assigned Battalion Chiefs and other assigned personnel.

To be eligible for promotion to Assistant Fire Chief, the candidate must be a certified Firefighter I or Firefighter II or equivalent certification with a minimum of thirteen (13) years of progressively responsible, sworn firefighting experience, including at least five (5) years of supervisory experience and must have served a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a senior command or supervisory role, such as Battalion Chief, Division/District Chief, or an equivalent command-level position within a municipal fire department and must possess a Bachelor's Degree. Applicants/employees must meet any other requirements established by the Little Rock Civil Service Commission.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • All incumbents hired after July 21, 2025, must establish residency within the City of Little Rock within ninety (90) days of employment in this position and must maintain residency for the duration of their employment in this position.
  • Must obtain certification as a basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) from the Arkansas Department of Health within twelve (12) months of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.
  • Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

DISCLAIMER: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.


  • Online applications only
  • Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically, failure to fully answer all supplemental questions may result in failure of the application. Please ensure your application OR uploaded resume includes the time spent in each Fire Rank. This will be utilized to determine which applicants are approved to compete in the selection process. The selection process dates are included in the chart below.
  • All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
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  • Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.

CRITICAL DATES:

Posting Dates for ApplicationsFebruary 26 - March 27, 2026
Orientation Date (both live and virtual option). Experience Review Packets will be provided at orientation.April 1, 2026, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm, City Hall, Human Resources
Structured Interview AdministrationTuesday April 7, 2026
Experience Review Packets DueTuesday April 7, 2026
Structured Interview Appeal ProcessWednesday, April 8 - Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Job Location

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201, United States

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