Are you a service-driven fire professional who thrives in both leadership and hands-on response roles? If so, apply to be Perryton’s next Fire Chief!

We’re looking for an exceptional and collaborative leader who is:
• A seasoned firefighter and team motivator
• Skilled in training, inspection, and emergency response planning
• Committed to safety, service, and growing a volunteer force

Perryton is a tight-knit, family-oriented community of approximately 8,500 residents located in the northern Texas Panhandle near the Oklahoma border. The Perryton Fire Department is a city-operated department serving all of Ochiltree County. With a strong emphasis on brush fire response, the department supports both paid and volunteer firefighters.

The Perryton Fire Department is a city-operated department serving all of Ochiltree County. With a strong emphasis on brush fire response, the department supports both paid and volunteer firefighters.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of fire service experience
• Certified Firefighter and First Responder
• Texas driver’s license with appropriate fire truck designation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience in oil/gas industry fire response
• Familiarity with small-town emergency operations

The City of Perryton offers a salary range of $80,000 - $85,000, depending on experience and qualifications.