Fire + Emergency Services Consultant

The role

This person will lead and support Fire and Emergency Services consulting projects for public and private sector clients. They will conduct master plans, risk assessments, and operational evaluations to optimize emergency response capabilities.

What you will do

• Lead and support Fire and Emergency Services consulting projects
• Conduct Fire and EMS Master Plans, Community Risk Assessments, and Standards of Cover studies
• Analyze service demand, response performance, staffing models, and deployment strategies
• Collaborate with GIS and data analytics professionals
• Evaluate governance structures, staffing levels, training programs, and facilities
• Develop practical recommendations and implementation plans
• Support accreditation preparation and ISO readiness initiatives
• Evaluate emergency response capabilities for various high-risk environments
• Conduct site visits, stakeholder interviews, and public engagement meetings
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Fire Science, Public Administration, Emergency Management, Organizational Leadership, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination
• 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in fire and emergency services, emergency management, public safety consulting, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of fire and EMS operations, incident command systems, resource deployment, community risk reduction, emergency service administration, and organizational management
• Experience conducting operational assessments, staffing studies, deployment analyses, organizational evaluations, facility assessments, or apparatus reviews
• Working knowledge of applicable NFPA standards, accreditation principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex information and translate findings into practical, evidence-based recommendations
• Strong analytical, technical writing, facilitation, presentation, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, budgets, deadlines, and client relationships simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams
• Willingness and ability to travel as required

Nice to have

• Chief-level or senior leadership experience within a municipal fire and emergency services organization
• Graduate degree in Public Administration, Emergency Management, Organizational Leadership, Fire Protection, or a related field
• Executive Fire Officer (EFO), Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Fire Marshal, Fire and Emergency Services Analyst, Chief EMS Officer, Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Professional Engineer (PE), or similar
• Experience with CFAI accreditation, CPSE programs, Community Risk Assessments, Standards of Cover studies, strategic planning, and ISO Public Protection Classification readiness
• Experience analyzing CAD, RMS, GIS, demographic, operational, financial, or performance data
• Familiarity with ArcGIS or similar geospatial platforms
• Experience with fire station planning, apparatus replacement planning, capital improvement planning, organizational assessments, feasibility studies, or shared services evaluations
• Experience supporting aviation response systems, industrial fire brigades, battery energy storage facilities, maritime operations, hazardous materials response, wildland fire operations, or other spec
• Demonstrated seller-doer experience

Benefits

• retirement plan
• healthcare coverage
• broad range of other benefits

About the company

Jensen Hughes is a leader in fire protection engineering with a global network of experts. They provide services in security, risk-based fields, accessibility consulting, and emergency management.