Chief Coordinator -Southwestern NH District Fire Mutual Aid

Southwestern New Hampshire District Fire Mutual Aid (SWNHDFMA) is seeking a progressive and dynamic leader to fill the position of Chief Coordinator.

Based in Keene, New Hampshire, SWNHDFMA provides emergency telecommunications services for 78 fire/EMS agencies across three (3) states. The SWNHDFMA Emergency Communications Center (ECC) dispatches for organizations that cover 2,067 square miles (twice the land area of the State of Rhode Island) and serves a population of 201,293 (equivalent to 10% of the combined populations of New Hampshire and Vermont). The ECC dispatches more than 27,000 emergency calls per year and employs approximately 15 FTEs and 13 per diem staff.

Keene is known for recreational opportunities, this vibrant area has more than 40 restaurants, 92 lakes, 50 miles of navigable water and is home to Mount Monadnock (3,165 ft) which is the second most hiked mountain in the world. The area hosts three (3) universities and more than a dozen seasonal festivals including the world renown Pumpkin Festival, the Monadnock International Film Festival, the Ice and Snow Festival and other events focusing on art and music.

The Chief Coordinator serves as the chief administrative and executive officer of SWNHDFMA. Appointed by the executive committee, this individual must possess significant experience in the fire service, fire dispatch, radio communications, and public administration. The Chief Coordinator is responsible for the administration of day-to-day operations, including personnel management, budget development, and the execution of SWNHDFMA Board policies.

Candidates must have strong, innovative leadership, conflict resolution, planning and managerial skills combined with excellent interpersonal and communications skills. A successful record of experience in progressively responsible supervisory, administrative and fire/EMS related supervisory assignments is required. Candidates must have demonstrated experience and skill within the following critical areas; budgeting, crafting collaborative interagency relationships, labor management relations, pacing change, incident command and emergency management.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as public safety, fire science, communications, business administration, or public administration. A master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred. A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the public safety field, preferably in New England. At least three (3)of the ten (10) years of experience must be in a supervisory or training officer capacity within a public safety communications center.

Salary range $121,988-$137,299 depending on qualifications and experience. Additional information relating to this opportunity has been posted at www.mrigov.com/career.

To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter, in confidence, as a single PDF attachment to recruitment@mrigov.comby 8 AM EST on Monday, February 16th, 2026. All applications for this position will be held in confidence. SWNHDFMA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or age.