Fire Chief
THE OPPORTUNITY
The City of Lake Worth, Texas, is offering an exceptional opportunity for an emerging or experienced fire service executive to serve as the next Fire Chief. This position provides a dedicated fire service professional with the opportunity to lead a suburban, all-hazards, ISO Class 1-rated, and Texas-accredited Fire Department committed to delivering comprehensive emergency services to the City of Lake Worth, the neighboring community of Lakeside, and portions of unincorporated Tarrant County.
ABOUT LAKE WORTH
The City of Lake Worth is in Tarrant County, about 11 miles northwest of downtown Fort Worth, near the intersection of Interstate 820 and State Highway 199. Named for the nearby lake, the City of Lake Worth is situated within a unique wildland-urban interface where residential neighborhoods and commercial development blend with natural vegetation and open spaces.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Lake Worth Fire Department provides comprehensive emergency services, including fire suppression, fire prevention, annual commercial fire inspections, development plan review, and community-centered fire safety education programs. The Department is dedicated to delivering responsive, professional service while promoting safety, preparedness, and resilience throughout the community.
THE POSITION
Lake Worth is seeking a contemporary, people-centric, and community-focused fire service leader to serve as the next Fire Chief. The primary responsibilities of the Fire Chief include assisting in the protection of lives and property by leading the day-to-day operations of the fire department and its associated personnel. Other responsibilities include directing employees, enhancing departmental operations, maintaining fire apparatus and equipment, promoting fire safety, preparing and managing the Department’s budget, and working cooperatively with community members, municipal staff, and other stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of equivalent experience, education, and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
- Graduation from an accredited university or college with a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science/Administration, Emergency Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, is required. A Master’s degree in Public Administration, or a related field, from an accredited college or university is preferred.
- Completion of at least one of the following is desired: National Fire Academy/Executive Fire Officer Program, Texas Fire Chiefs Academy, Texas A & M Fire Service CEO Program, or Fire Service Executive Development Institute.
Experience:
- A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible, full-time paid municipal, county, or regional fire service experience at the rank of Division Chief or above, including five (5) years in a supervisory capacity, is required.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The annual compensation range for this position is $135,000 - $175,500, with final placement in the range dependent on qualifications and experience. Lake Worth offers an excellent benefits package. Key benefits include retirement through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). The City matches the employee’s required contribution of 7% with a contribution of 14%. The retirement program contributions begin on hire date.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a compelling letter of interest and comprehensive résumé by June 22, 2026, at:
Due to the public nature of searches in the State of Texas, confidential inquiries are welcomed to:
Jacqueline “Jackie” Seabrooks, Senior Consultant | [email protected] | (916) 581-1430
