WHAT MAKES A GREAT FIRE CHIEF?

Survey Purpose:

The City of Sacramento is currently recruiting for the City's next Fire Chief. We would like to hear your thoughts regarding desirable qualities and characteristics we should be looking for in the next Fire Chief, as well as some key community challenges the next Fire Chief should focus on.

Who to Contact:

If you have any questions or would like to provide further input in addition to this survey, you may contact WBCP's Vice President/Recruiter, Sam Sackman, at 541-630-0657 or sam@wbcpinc.com

Question Title

* 1. From the list below, please identify the top seven qualities you believe the next Fire Chief for the City of Sacramento will need to be successful.

Conflict Management

Technical Credibility

Collaborative

Ethics/Integrity/Honesty

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Public Sector Experience

Leadership

Consensus Builder

Personable / Approachable

Relationship Builder

Operational Agility

Politically Savvy & Emotional Intelligence

Personal Growth-Oriented / Life Learner

Innovative Fire Practices

Technology Savvy

Flexibility

Proactive

Accountability - Self & Others

Vision/Mission-Focused

Ability to communicate complex technical issues

Team Builder

Strategic Thinking

Listening Skills

Resilience

Decisiveness

Solutions Oriented/Problem Solving

Public Speaking

Open-Minded & Accessible

Performance & Outcomes Focused

Customer Service Focused

Municipal Fiscal & Budget Preparation Experience

Fire Operations

Entrepreneurship

Cultural Awareness & Inclusion

Diplomacy

Community Engagement & External Awareness

If not listed above, what other key competencies or skills are needed?

WHAT MAKES A GREAT FIRE CHIEF?

Question Title

* 1. From the list below, please identify the top seven qualities you believe the next Fire Chief for the City of Sacramento will need to be successful.

Question Title

* 2. What is the biggest community challenge that you believe is important that the next Fire Chief should address?