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Firefighter Volunteers
The City has been contacted by career and volunteer firefighters from inside and outside the community interested in helping in our transition to a municipal fire department. We are looking for dedicated, talented individuals to join the City of Eldridge team. Whether your skills are in public safety, administration, finance, business or another field, there’s a place here for people who want to make a difference!
Please click this link to fill out a confidential application and email to nlemke@cityofeldridgeia.org:
Municipal Fire Chief
Salary Range: $85,000 – $95,000 annually
Status: Full-Time | Exempt
Application Deadline: August 23, 2026
The City of Eldridge is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to serve as its inaugural municipal Fire Chief. This is a unique opportunity to guide the formation of the City’s newly established hybrid department and shape the future of fire and emergency services for one of Iowa’s fastest-growing communities.
The Fire Chief will provide strategic leadership during the transition from a volunteer to a municipal hybrid (full-time Chief with a volunteer base) fire department while establishing organizational culture, recruiting personnel, developing operational policies, overseeing budgeting and equipment acquisition, and ensuring exceptional emergency response services.
Please click here to view and download the full job description and additional information about the recruitment and selection process. Qualified individuals are encouraged to email a cover letter, resume and completed application (available here) to City Administrator Nevada Lemke at nlemke@cityofeldridgeia.org or drop off at Eldridge City Hall Offices located at 305 N. 3rd Street, Eldridge, IA 52748. The application deadline is Sunday, August 23rd, 2026.
The City of Eldridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and application to the official noted in the job posting.