FW: City of Covington Fire Chief Job Posting Information
Pannell, Donald
The City of Covington, TN is seeking its next Fire Chief. Please see the notice below from the City of Covington’s HR Director regarding the job opportunity with links to more information and instructions to apply.
In service,
Donald Pannell, M.S., EFO
Fire Management Consultant
UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service
Office: (865) 974-0411
Mobile: (901) 233-1434
From: Cody Bumpus <cbu...@covingtontn.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 5:04 PM
Subject: City of Covington Fire Chief Job Posting Information
🚒 WE'RE HIRING: FIRE CHIEF 🚒
The City of Covington, TN is seeking a dedicated, experienced leader to serve as our next Fire Chief! If you're passionate about public safety, community service, and leading a team of everyday heroes, we want to hear from you.
Interested candidates may review the full job description with compensation and benefits information by utilizing this link: Fire_Chief.pdf.
To apply, please click on the “Apply Online” link on this page: Career Opportunities | City of Covington, Tennessee. Candidates may submit completed applications online or email applications completed by hand to h...@covingtontn.com. Alternatively, applications completed by hand may be dropped off at Covington City Hall Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The application deadline is end of business on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Any questions should be directed to Covington Human Resources by emailing h...@covingtontn.com.
Links:
- City of Covington Career Opportunities Page: Career Opportunities | City of Covington, Tennessee
Interested candidates may submit an application by clicking on the “Apply Online” link on the “Career Opportunities” page.
- Fire Chief Job Description: Fire_Chief.pdf
Cody Bumpus, PHR, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Director
City of Covington
200 West Washington Ave
Covington, TN 38019
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