Professional Fire Brigade Commander

  • 08 September 2026
  • 100%
  • Permanent position
  • Monthey

Job summary

Join the Commandant·e de Sapeurs-Pompiers Professionnels team! Lead a dedicated group in a dynamic environment.

Tasks

  • Oversee the organization and operational efficiency of firefighters.
  • Ensure effective emergency services tailored to industrial risks.
  • Foster team development while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Skills

  • Officer training in firefighting with leadership experience required.
  • Strong organizational and resource management skills needed.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities essential.

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About the job

Professional Fire Brigade Commander
  • Under the authority of the Head of the Site Protection Service, you are responsible for the leadership, organisation and proper functioning of the professional fire brigade as well as achieving the set objectives.
  • You ensure the service's ability to provide effective, professional and risk-adapted rescue services at all times for the Monthey industrial park. You command the teams, foster their development and commitment around a shared vision, respecting legal, regulatory and organisational requirements.
  • You are also responsible for the safety and health of your colleagues, the quality of services, proper resource management and continuous service improvement.
  • Lead and organise the service to guarantee its operational capacity and quality of services.
  • Command interventions and ensure the safety of responders and the public.
  • Supervise, develop and unite teams, promoting autonomy, cohesion and performance.
  • Plan and manage the service's human, material and financial resources.
  • Ensure communication and coordination with authorities, partners and actors in the rescue chain.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality and conformity standards, directives and legal requirements.
  • Develop a culture of continuous improvement and anticipate the evolution of risks and needs of the industrial park.
  • Training as a fire officer and the qualifications required to hold a command position.
  • Proven experience in professional firefighting and operational command.
  • Significant experience in team leadership and management.
  • Strong skills in organisation, planning and resource management.
  • Good knowledge of safety issues, risk management and population protection.
  • Knowledge of administrative and financial management.
  • Language skills in English and/or German.
  • Good command of the legal, regulatory and normative framework applicable to firefighting activities.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and representation skills.
  • Natural leadership based on exemplary conduct, trust, decisiveness and empowerment.
  • Ability to make decisions in complex and high-pressure situations.
  • Strong sense of responsibility, organisation and public service.
  • High capacity for anticipation, analysis and change management.
  • A unifying spirit and genuine ability to develop your colleagues' skills.
  • A willingness to enhance your training through courses in Switzerland or Europe.
  • Health and physical condition compliant with FSSP requirements and SUVA periodic performance tests, certified by an internal medical examination.
  • A clean criminal record will be required for this position.
  • Specificity of the role: the holder must reside or commit to residing within 30 minutes of the site. This is a position with on-call duty in accordance with current legislation.
  • A strong corporate culture based on collaboration, trust and respect.
  • A cutting-edge technological environment within an SME rooted in the regional economic fabric.
  • Real professional development opportunities, with continuous training as a strategic pillar.
  • Attractive conditions, including advantageous social benefits and flexibility promoting work-life balance.

    • Start date: 01.12.2026

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