Manager, Emergency Services & Studio Fire Chief

About the Role

Senior manager responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of the Walt Disney Studios Fire Department — a private fire department based at the Burbank studio lot and supporting the Glendale Campus and Prospect Studios. Part of Global Emergency Preparedness & Response (GEPR).

What You'll Do

• Lead all Studio Fire Department operations: fire prevention, life safety, policy development, emergency response planning, training, staffing, and budget
• Develop and lead a team of Fire Captains and Volunteer Fire Department personnel
• Oversee fire and life-safety initiatives across supported properties: inspections, fire protection system testing, impairment management, hazard mitigation, and regulatory compliance
• Direct administration, governance, and training for the Volunteer Fire Department program
• Provide executive leadership and oversight for the Unified Incident Command Team (UICT) program
• Serve as the senior fire and life-safety advisor to business leaders, production partners, and facilities teams
• Maintain collaborative relationships with municipal fire departments, emergency management agencies, and regulatory authorities
• Oversee evacuation drills, emergency exercises, alarm investigations, and incident reviews
• Serve as on-call senior leader and incident commander for significant fire, life-safety, or emergency events

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in fire service management
• California State Fire Marshal Fire Fighter I and II Certification (or equivalent)
• California State Fire Marshal Prevention 1A and 1B, Fire Officer 1 (or equivalent)
• California State Fire Marshal Fire Safety Officer certification (obtainable within one year of hire)
• Valid California Driver's License
• Ability to wear Fire Department PPE including Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Current American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid certification
• Associate's degree in Fire Technology and/or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Motion Picture/Television industry
• Experience in fire department management, emergency management, and disaster preparedness
• Experience working within a mutual-aid framework alongside municipal fire departments

Pay & Benefits

$115,500–$154,800/year. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided in addition to full medical, financial, and/or other benefits.