About the Organisation
County Kildare is located in the mid‑east region of Ireland in the province of Leinster and is one of twelve Local Authorities comprising the Eastern and Midlands Region. It has a population of 247,774 (2022 Census), one of the fastest growing counties in Ireland over the past 20 years at a rate of 11% in comparison to the national growth rate of 8%. The principal towns are Naas, Newbridge, Celbridge, Leixlip, Maynooth, Athy, Kildare, Clane, Kilcock, Sallins and Monasterevin.
Opportunity
An opportunity now exists in Kildare County Council for the position of Chief Fire Officer.
Job Summary
The Chief Fire Officer’s primary function is to manage the County Council’s Fire Service. They will manage and administer an efficient and effective Fire Service in accordance with the Fire Service Acts and associated legislation applicable to the Fire Service. They will hold responsibility for the management and administration of Kildare County Council’s Fire and Emergency Service, including the Major Emergency Plan. The CFO’s duties will also include responsibility for strategic planning and the implementation of any associated change requirements throughout the Fire and Emergency Services. They may also be assigned responsibility for the management of any other relevant function(s) at the discretion of the Chief Executive.
A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.
Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 28th May 2026
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