Fire Chief recruitment and job posting development underway
Chelan County Fire District #3Washington- Detected
- Jun 10, 2026
- 140 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The June 10, 2026 agenda for the fire district includes a New Business item for “Fire Chief Job Posting Materials,” indicating the district is preparing to recruit a new Fire Chief. This suggests an upcoming leadership transition, potentially tied to the separate agenda item noting the retirement of Marcus Wells.
A Fire Chief change often precedes shifts in operational priorities, capital planning, and use of technology and services, but no vendor has been selected to assist with recruitment or transition. Vendors that support executive recruitment, leadership transition planning, strategic planning, or modernization initiatives can position themselves to help shape the incoming chief’s agenda and support the district as it evaluates needs under new leadership.
Marcus Wells’ retirement is also on the agenda, reinforcing that a leadership change is imminent.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- June 10, 2026
- Agency
- Chelan County Fire District #3
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When will Chelan County Fire District #3 issue an RFP for this project?
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