Fire Administrator

New Full-Time Position!

Schedule: Flexible Hours, Monday - Friday; Occasional Weekends, Evenings, Events or Holidays

Pay: $24.03 - $26.44

Benefits: Excellent Healthcare & Retirement Plan (401a) Package

Fire Administrator – Township of Pine (Township)

The Fire Administrator provides professional administrative and operational support to the Wexford Volunteer Fire Company (WVFC), working closely with Township staff, WVFC leadership, volunteer members, and community stakeholders. This role ensures efficient coordination of daily administrative operations, allowing WVFC members to focus on emergency response and public service.

Key responsibilities include managing records and documentation, supporting financial and purchasing processes, coordinating meetings and communications, maintaining training and membership records, assisting with volunteer member recruitment and onboarding, and supporting grant applications and compliance. The Fire Administrator also helps ensure all processes meet applicable policies, regulations, and reporting requirements.

This position serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication. The ideal candidate is proficient with office systems, experienced in administrative and financial coordination, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, public safety environment.

Education & Experience:

• Associate degree in a related emergency services field (Fire Science, Emergency Management, EMS Management) and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in a public organization or a volunteer fire department, or related contractor services, including working within the public process of grant processing and requirements associated with a volunteer fire company.


• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Marketing and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in a public organization or a volunteer fire department, or related contractor services, including working within the public process of grant processing and requirements associated with a volunteer fire company - preferred.

License & Certification:

• Firefighter I Pro Board Certification, required.


• Obtain Firefighter II Pro Board Certification within one (1) year.


• Emergency Vehicle Operator Training Certificate, required.


• Pennsylvania Department of Health Basic Vehicle Rescue or NFPA 1006 Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician Pro Board Certification, required.


• Completion of NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800, required.


• Ability to obtain NIMS 300 and 400 within two (2) years.


• Fire Instructor I, required.


• Ability to obtain Fire Instructor II within one (1) year.


• Valid driver's license with the ability to be insured under Township insurance requirements.


• Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician, preferred.

Disclaimer: This job posting has been modified to indicate the general nature and summation of essential duties and responsibilities of work by an employee within this job title. This posting does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, physical/mental demands and qualifications required to perform this job.

The Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Township will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with The Township.

Please contact Human Resources at 724-625-1591 x 140 for additional information or assistance.