Founded in 1891, the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) is an independent, non-profit organization that also serves as a Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. We represent and serve the WFCA member states and the Western Pacific Islands. In recent years, we realized the risk of seeking out a new opportunity for executives in the fire service were far too high. Fire service leaders don’t want to jeopardize their current position to be 1 of 100 applicants that all look good on paper. With the support of our network of fire chiefs, and our ability to access up and coming talent throughout the west, we created the Confidential Executive Recruiting program.

Our unparalleled approach and nuanced understanding of the fire service make us an ideal partner to help you fill a permanent or interim position. For each recruitment, we take the time to understand your agency’s strategic goals, the specific skills needed to meet those goals, and the culture of your organization. Our aim is not only for you to hire an experienced, top-notch leader; we are dedicated to finding the right leader. We have the necessary experience, contacts, and skillsets to supplement your hiring team.

Our unique format provides candidates a safe environment to explore an opportunity without the risk of jeopardizing their current employment. When you express interest in one of our recruitments, your identity isn’t revealed to the hiring entity. Candidates receive an in-depth understanding of the position, accompanied by an assessment of alignment provided by WFCA, before they’re asked to submit a formal application. Join our Talent Network to be notified of new opportunities!