On-Call Fire Chief

This is a Finnish-language posting for a fire chief on a duty roster in the Keski-Pohjanmaa welfare region. The role entails operational leadership of rescue operations and maintaining an overarching situational awareness across the region. The Fire Chief will work on a rotating duty schedule, oversee the operational readiness of the entire rescue department, and initiate measures if staff or equipment deviations occur. The work time is a 42-hour week per the exception permit, including office days for planning, drills, and performance development. Benefits include a professional and supportive work community, professional development through varied tasks, competitive salary (3936.20 €/month plus possible shift allowances), and access to Soite employee benefits (annual fitness, culture, and wellbeing benefits via Epass) with the option to join the staff association for additional member benefits. Required are: a primary supervisory qualification under the Government Decree on Rescue Operations (407/2011) §6, valid B-class driver's license, valid passport or ID card, good Finnish speaking and written skills, health status to begin duties within two months, and a basic security clearance. Valued are prior experience in rescue alert tasks, Swedish and English language skills, and related studies and experience. Start date is 1 November 2026 or as agreed; six-month probation; full-time position with 42 h/week; shifts are 24 hours plus 8-9 hour office days. Applicants must provide health certificates within two months of starting and consent to basic security checks; drug test will be conducted. Job location is Kokkolan fire station. Contact: Palopäällikkö Tarmo Läspä (tarmo.laspa@pelastustoimi.fi) and Pelastuspäällikkö Jukka Kangasvieri (jukka.kangasvieri@pelastustoimi.fi).

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