Job Announcement
March 10, 2023 — March 31, 2023
Battalion Chief Testing—(2) Projected Vacancies July 2023
The Campbell County Fire Department (CCFD) currently is accepting applications and resumes for the position of Battalion Chief (Shift Commander).
The CCFD is an all-hazards organization that is responsible for 4,807 square miles and approximately 50,000 citizens. We respond to all fires, hazardous materials, technical rescue, and life-threatening emergency medical incidents. In 2022 the CCFD responded to 2,828 incident requests for service.
Pay and Benefits
Annual Salary Range: $78,873.60—$121,534.40
Certification Pay: Up to $2,400.00 annually
Annual Paid Vacation Time: 127 hours accrued
Annual Paid Sick Time: 127 hours accrued
Clothing Allowance
State of Wyoming Firefighter Plan-B Pension
2.8% per year of service up to 25 years
Employer's Contribution 21.7%
Employee’s Contribution 4.05%
State of Wyoming 457B Deferred Compensation Plan
Limited employer match for first year of employment
Campbell County Health Insurance Plan Options
High Deductible Health Insurance w/ Pemium
Low Deductible Health Insurance w/ Premium
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Minimum Qualifications
18 years of age or older
Possess a high school diploma or GED
Must be a United States Citizen
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Possess a valid driver’s license
Required Certifications
**Or Ability to Obtain Within One Year of Hire**
State of Wyoming Drivers License: Class B CDL w/ Tank endorsement and no restrictions
Pro Board (2018 or newer) or State of Wyoming Fire Officer II
Pro Board (2018 or newer) or State of Wyoming Fire Instructor II
Pro Board or IFSAC (2018 or newer) or State of Wyoming Hazardous Materials Technician
Current National Registry or State of Wyoming Emergency Medical Technician—Basic
NWCG Qualified Engine Boss
NWCG Qualified Incident Commander Type 5
Preferred Certifications and Education
Bachelors Degree from a regionally accredited university or college
NWCG Qualified Task Force Leader
NWCG Qualified Type 4 Incident Commander
The State of Wyoming Fire Marshals Office will not grant reciprocity for any IFSAC or Pro-Board certifications that are older than 5 years.
Applicant Testing Process
Submit CCFD application, resume, and copies of certifications by March 31, 2023 at 1700 hours MST.
Application review by CCFD personnel
Invitations to participate in testing process (Not all applicants will be invited to test)
External candidates will be required to take CCFD physical agility test. Must pass within (7) minutes
Oral Interview Panel
Assessment Center Process
Chief of Department interview
Conditional employment offer pending pre-employment testing
Medical physical examination
Pre-employment drug screening
Psychological examination
Criminal background check
Interview of references from application
Verification of employment and work experience of external candidates
How To Apply
Applications may be downloaded online at www.ccfire.us. The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time Zone) on March 31, 2023.
If submission by mail;
Campbell County Fire Department
Fire Station #1
ATTN: Geneva Wickham
106 Rohan Avenue
Gillette, WY 82716
If submission by email; gwickham@ccfire.us
All questions may be directed to Division Chief of Administration and Support Services Ryan Fox at rfox@ccfire.us or by telephone at 307-682-5319.