Fire Chief (80-100%) - Start: June 1, 2026 or by agreement
Stadt Luzern
Luzern
Key information
- Publication date:11 August 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Luzern
Job summary
Join the Feuerwehr Stadt Luzern, a vital Blaulichtorganisation. Shape the future of firefighting with us!
Tasks
- Lead the strategic and operational management of the fire department.
- Ensure readiness of professional and volunteer firefighters at all times.
- Represent the fire department in public and partner organizations.
Skills
- Master's degree with management training; extensive leadership experience.
- Clear and persuasive communication; motivational and cooperative leadership.
- Analytical and strategic thinking; strong understanding of political processes.
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You don't see red right away in an emergency service organization and want to actively shape the future of the fire department in the city of Lucerne.
Your Tasks
- You are responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the fire department in the city of Lucerne and the management of the municipal fire service department.
- You ensure the constant readiness of the professional and volunteer fire service.
- As Fire Chief, you are on duty for events of all kinds.
- You represent the fire department in public, with partner organizations, and in associations.
- You collaborate in commissions and working groups of the city, canton, authorities, and organizations on safety-related issues.
- As a member of the management team of the Department of Social Affairs and Security, you advise and support the department head in the further development of safety-related topics.
- Together with your team, you continuously develop the fire department and ensure attractive conditions for fire service.
Your Profile
- You have complemented your Master's level education with a management training.
- You bring extensive leadership and project management experience.
- As a fire officer, you have several years of experience in leadership and staff work.
- You communicate clearly and convincingly, know how to motivate people, and maintain a cooperative, empathetic leadership style.
- In collaboration, you are solution-oriented, constructive, loyal, and you have a pronounced understanding of political processes.
- With your analytical, strategic, and networked thinking ability, you set clear priorities and act based on sound business principles.
- You strongly identify with the city and the region of Lucerne.