Part Time Fire Chief Posting
FIRE CHIEF POSTING
NEW DURHAM, NH
The Town of New Durham, NH is seeking a progressive, community-oriented, working, part time Fire Chief to lead this on-call Fire Department (Operating Budget around $400,000; Capital/Equipment Budget >$100,000). The New Durham Fire Department is in the process of determining an authorized staffing structure of on-call Officers, ambulance personnel, and firefighters and the part time Fire Chief will be an integral part of this public safety responsibility. This part-time Fire Chief position is anticipated to require 30 hours per week.
With approximately 2,800 residents, New Durham is a quintessential New England community that is part of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region with Merrymeeting Lake at its core. Additionally, the Town has multiple other recreational resources such as SELT Birch Ridge conservation land of about 2,200 acres. New Durham is approximately 41 square miles with 2.8 miles of inland water way. New Durham is known for its’ fishing, hunting, hiking, and snowmobiling. With Route 11, New Durham has easy access to the New Hampshire Seacoast and the White Mountains. The Town has a SB2 form of government with an appointed Town Administrator and an elected 3-member Select Board.
A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred but fire department experience is essential. At least five years in supervisory, command or administrative positions, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Training and / or certification as an EMT is preferred. Starting salary $35 to $45 per hour commensurate with qualifications. New Durham is an equal opportunity employer.
For further information potential candidates are directed to contact the New Durham Town Administrator at ndadmin@newdurhamnh.gov or (603) 859-2091, x3.
To apply submit a resume and cover letter, in confidence, as a PDF attachment to ndadmin@newdurhamnh.gov by Friday, July 18th, 2025, at 1 PM EDT.