Assistant Chief Fire Officer - Closing date: 6th July 2026

Limerick City and County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which temporary and permanent vacancies for Assistant Chief Fire Officer may be filled throughout the lifetime of the panel. Assistant Chief Fire Officers are key members of staff responsible for the delivery of public safety services. The Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) is a senior leadership position, supporting the Chief Fire Officer in the strategic management, operational delivery, and continuous development of the service. The ACFO plays a key role in ensuring the effective, safe, and efficient delivery of fire and emergency services across the Limerick. 

Salary
€66,858–€84,596 per annum
Annual Leave
30 days
Hours of Work
35 hours per week
Application Process

Completed application forms must be e-mailed to recruitment@limerick.ie no later than 6th July 2026.

An official application form must be completed in full by the closing date for the competition.  Please note that amendments to the application form will not be accepted after the closing date.  CV’s will not be accepted in lieu of an application form.

Please send your application from an e-mail address that you will review regularly as communication during the assessment/selection period will only be through that e-mail address.  Please also ensure that you regularly review your spam/junk email folder as occasionally your email service provider may direct emails to that folder.