Fire Chief

About OCFA

Headquartered in Irvine, California, the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) that serves approximately 1.9 million residents in a 586-square mile area, with 188,800 acres of wildland. The OCFA was formed on March 1, 1995, transitioning from the Orange County Fire Department to a JPA. The service area includes 23-member cities and the unincorporated areas of Orange County.

The Ideal Candidate

The OCFA Board of Directors is seeking a Fire Chief who is a proven fire service executive and leader of outstanding character, fully committed to shaping and advancing the future of OCFA. The OCFA Board envisions a Fire Chief who possesses strong financial and administrative acumen, coupled with the ability to foster and sustain meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executive staff, labor groups, member agencies, elected officials, and the communities served by OCFA. A successful candidate will embrace the OCFA culture and inspire confidence internally and externally so that the organization can continue to thrive as the nation’s premier fire agency.

The Position

Reporting to the OCFA Board of Directors, the Fire Chief is responsible for performing executive level activities, including planning, organizing, and directing the operation of OCFA. The Fire Chief receives policy direction and administrative oversight from the OCFA Board of Directors and exercises supervision over sworn and non-sworn Deputy and Assistant Fire Chiefs.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to supplement questions to OCFA.FCrecruitment@jacobgreenandassociates.com by Friday, July 17, 2026.

Contact: For additional information or questions, please contact Mark Hartwig, Executive Recruiter with Jacob Green and Associates 909-518-4160.

Salary: $378,864 – $425,000

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