The City of Lancaster is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and service-driven Fire Marshal to lead the City’s fire prevention, inspection, investigation, code compliance, and public fire-safety efforts. Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Fire Marshal is responsible for helping prevent fires and hazardous conditions throughout the community through education, inspection, enforcement, investigation, emergency preparedness, and collaboration with local, state, and federal partners. This position conducts and oversees fire inspections and investigations, determines the origin and cause of fires, manages hazardous-material incidents and reporting, reviews construction and fire-protection systems, provides public education, maintains required state reporting and certifications, manages departmental operations and budget, and supervises Fire Marshal Department employees. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who combines technical fire-service knowledge with sound judgment, investigative ability, professionalism, community engagement, and the ability to effectively communicate with City leadership, residents, businesses, developers, public-safety partners, and regulatory agencies. At the City of Lancaster, we serve our community with PRIDE: Productivity – Take ownership of responsibilities and provide timely, effective results. Resourcefulness – Use available resources responsibly while continuously seeking opportunities to improve public safety and operations. Integrity – Act ethically, remain accountable, and be proud of the work that has your name on it. Dedication – Serve the community and organization with professionalism, commitment, and reliability. Excellence – Work collaboratively, develop others, and continuously strive for quality and improvement. Maintains working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, laws, and requirements related to fire inspections, arson investigations, and law enforcement. Maintains all required professional certifications and qualifications. Investigates fires to determine origin and cause; collects and preserves evidence; prepares investigative reports; and issues warrants or makes arrests when authorized and necessary. Appears and testifies in court and other legal proceedings regarding fire investigations, inspections, and enforcement activities. Conducts fire-prevention inspections of buildings and structures throughout the City. Inspects apartment complexes, City facilities, nursing and convalescent facilities, group homes, assisted-living facilities, daycares, foster-care facilities, tents, fireworks presentations, and other regulated occupancies or activities. Conducts Certificate of Occupancy inspections. Inspects construction projects for compliance with applicable Fire Code requirements. Tests and evaluates fire-protection-related systems. Conducts hazardous-waste reporting and hazardous-material spill investigations and oversees cleanup activities. Investigates vehicle fires, industrial accidents, and illegal dumping involving hazardous or biological waste. Maintains, reviews, and updates reports relating to fires, hazardous-material incidents, inspections, and investigations. Files required State of Texas fire reports, including TEXFIRS and other required reporting. Conducts and oversees fire-prevention activities throughout the year, including Fire Prevention Week. Develops and delivers public fire-safety education to businesses, schools, churches, residents, employees, and other community groups. Conducts fire drills and training classes for City employees. Verifies that businesses maintain appropriate emergency planning and preparedness measures. Conducts research and responds to technical inquiries from architects, engineers, builders, developers, construction professionals, and property owners. Works closely with the Lancaster Police Department on criminal fire investigations and related incidents. Works with state and federal agencies
