Division Chief of Fire Prevention

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Division Chief of Fire Prevention
Salary Range:  $101,088 to $138,222

Make An Impact

Are you a fire service or fire protection professional with a passion for community safety and team leadership? The Olathe Fire Department is seeking a skilled and motivated leader to serve as our Division Chief of Fire Prevention. This position plays a critical role in supporting safe community growth, reducing risk, and advancing the department’s mission of public safety. In this role, you will lead the Fire Prevention Division and help protect the community through plan review, inspections, permitting, and strong partnerships with residents, businesses, developers, and city staff.

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to help shape and define a key leadership role within a growing and forward-looking department. As Division Chief of Fire Prevention, you will help lead fire prevention efforts in one of the fastest-growing communities in the region and contribute to major development projects that will have a lasting impact on Olathe.
 

This position offers the opportunity to:

• Lead a division that directly influences community safety and development.
• Work closely with internal and external partners on significant construction and redevelopment projects.
• Supervise and develop staff in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Serve in a highly visible leadership role with meaningful impact on the organization and the community.
   

Major regional projects in Olathe include, but are not limited to:

• Kansas City Chiefs NFL Team Headquarters and Training Facility
• Halo Ridge, a mixed-use development that includes Michael’s WonderWorld, a hockey arena, and additional commercial properties
   

Highlights of City-provided benefits include:

• Health, Vision, Life and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS)
• Deferred 457 Retirement Plans with up to 3% employer match
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
   

Click here for a complete listing of benefits. 

What Success Looks Like

Successful candidates will bring strong technical knowledge, sound judgment, professionalism, and a commitment to teamwork in public service. In this role, you will:

• Lead the Fire Prevention Division by applying strategic and critical thinking to effectively plan and organize operations
• Promote professionalism and public trust by maintaining a positive image of the department through composure and diplomacy, while building strong working relationships with residents, business owners, contractors, developers, and city staff
• Foster teamwork and collaboration by working cooperatively with peers, partner departments, and external stakeholders to accomplish work effectively and efficiently
• Support safe community development by participating in development review processes and coordinating with other city departments on planning and construction projects
• Drive team effectiveness through leadership that promotes teamwork, collaboration, relationship building, coaching, and team development
• Help create and maintain a positive work environment built on clear and confident communication, accountability, respect, and shared problem-solving

If you are ready to lead with professionalism, build strong partnerships, promote teamwork, and help advance community safety in Olathe, we encourage you to apply!

When applying, please include resume, cover letter (optional), and any relevant training, education, or certification documentation.

First review of applications will begin on June 12, 2026.

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

The Division Chief of Fire Prevention oversees the Fire Prevention Division within the Community Risk Reduction Section of the Olathe Fire Department. This position is responsible for overseeing all fire code enforcement activities including fire plan review, fire inspections, and fire department issued permits based on locally adopted fire codes and standards. The Division Chief of Fire Prevention serves as the primary fire plans examiner and supervises fire in