2024 Fire Chief Search

Public safety consulting firm Parow Consulting & Associates is conducting the search for the City of Melrose’s next Fire Chief, a role of utmost importance in ensuring the safety and well-being of our community.

Parow Consulting & Associates’ recruitment process will include, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Structured interviews.
  • A written essay questionnaire.
  • A comprehensive assessment center to identify the strengths and weaknesses of top candidates.
  • A complete investigative background check of the final candidate.

Interested parties are encouraged to learn more about the City of Melrose, Massachusetts, and its Fire Chief position:

How to Apply

Send a cover letter and resume in a single PDF to John Parow Consulting & Associates: Johnparow@comcast.net Subject: Melrose Fire Chief. All resumes will be held in confidence. Resumes and cover letters must be received by May 31, 2024, at 3 p.m.

How Melrose Residents Can Participate in the Search

Melrose community members are invited to help develop the “Ideal Candidate Profile” for the next Melrose Fire Chief. To provide your invaluable input as a Melrose resident, please complete this survey: surveymonkey.com/r/LL7WN6G.

Members of the Melrose Fire Department will also contribute to the Ideal Candidate Profile by being invited to complete an internal survey.