We are seeking an experienced Executive Director to serve as the district’s chief administrative and executive officer. This foundational leadership role oversees administration, finance, operations, organizational development, and community relations.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Fire Service Administration, Business Administration, or related field; 7+ years progressive management experience in fire service/emergency management/public sector; 3+ years senior-level supervisory and budgetary experience; valid Oregon driver’s license (or ability to obtain); bondable/insurable. Equivalent combinations considered.

Preferred: Master’s degree; experience starting or reorganizing a fire district; Fire Officer/Chief Fire Officer certification; knowledge of Josephine County emergency services; proven grant and public funding success.

Skills: Strong leadership, financial management, organizational planning, policy development, communication, and relationship-building.

Salary: Ranging from $105,000 through $125,000.

To apply: Submit résumé and cover letter with application to Office@midroguefiredistrict.com , In person at 5566 Monument Dr, Grants Pass, Oregon 97526, or mail to P.O. Box 365, Merlin, Oregon 97532.

The deadline to apply for the vacancy is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27th, 2026.

In order to remain transparent and above board. The Mid Rogue Fire District would like to inform you that our Board Members will be working on an entry for the Christmas Parade Wednesday evening, at one of our board members homes. There will be at least 3 of the directors working on the project. Since that is a quorum, we would like to assure you that our Directors are very conscious of the public meeting laws and will not discuss or deliberate on any board business during the creation of the parade entry.

The Board of Directors believe strongly in truth and transparency and thank you for understanding. Being such a new district, the board members end up doing a lot of the work themselves and this project needs more than two directors to complete by Saturday the 12th.

Thank you and have a great week.