Fire Chief
THE OPPORTUNITY
The City of Lewisville, Texas is offering an exceptional leadership opportunity for an accomplished municipal fire service executive to serve as Fire Chief. The Fire Chief will lead a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering exemplary fire prevention, suppression, emergency medical, and community risk reduction services. This is an opportunity to join a progressive organization and community with strong leadership, engaged residents, and a clear commitment to delivering high-quality services and shaping Lewisville’s future.
ABOUT LEWISVILLE
Lewisville is a thriving lakeside community located 26 miles northwest of downtown Dallas along Interstate 35E. Situated in southeast Denton County—one of the nation’s fastest-growing areas—Lewisville is home to more than 140,880 residents across approximately 47 square miles. Lewisville blends small-town charm with big-city amenities and a distinctive, down-to-earth spirit. It is a hardworking community that values authenticity, connection, and service.
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Lewisville Fire Department (LFD) is committed to excellence in fire prevention, public education, and community risk reduction. Through proactive initiatives, LFD works to enhance public safety, reduce injuries, and minimize property loss. The Department’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 1 rating, placing Lewisville among the top one percent of communities nationwide for fire protection. Strategic investments in infrastructure, resource deployment, and a state-of-the-art training facility position the LFD to sustain this distinction.
THE POSITION
The City of Lewisville is seeking a contemporary, forward-thinking fire service leader to serve as its next Fire Chief. Reporting to the City Manager’s Office, and serving on the Executive Leadership Team, the Fire Chief provides strategic operational and administrative leadership for the Lewisville Fire Department in the areas of suppression, rescue, prevention, and emergency medical services. The Lewisville Fire Department is well-equipped with modern technology and resources. The next Chief will have an opportunity to build on this solid foundation through creative workforce strategies, organizational innovation, and inclusive engagement—bringing people together to address challenges and position the Department for continued excellence. The next Fire Chief will be a relationship builder; a strong communicator; an emotionally intelligent leader; a strategic thinker; a leader who is visible and engaged; a collaborative executive; a thoughtful change leader; a credible and accomplished fire professional; and a responsible steward of personnel, finances and public resources.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of increasingly responsible command and executive leadership experience in municipal fire service, including at least eight (8) years in an executive leadership position (Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief or equivalent) in an organization of comparable size and complexity.
- Education: Graduation from an accredited university or college with a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Administration, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree in these or related disciplines is preferred.
For a list of additional certifications and requirements, interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed recruitment brochure at www.mosaicpublic.com/careers.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for the Lewisville Fire Chief is $220,000 - 240,000/year with the final compensation dependent upon the successful candidate’s overall qualifications and experience. An excellent executive benefits package is provided including retirement provided by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). For additional benefit information, interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed recruitment brochure at www.mosaicpublic.com/careers.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by no later than Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Submit a comprehensive résumé and compelling letter of interest online at:
