Fire + Emergency Services Consultant

Company Overview Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more. Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient. At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together. Job Overview Jensen Hughes is seeking a full-time, in-office Fire + Emergency Services Consultant to support our Colorado Springs, CO location. We are looking for an experienced fire service professional who combines operational leadership with strong analytical, technical writing, project management, and client engagement skills. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of fire and EMS operations, community risk reduction, emergency service delivery, and organizational performance improvement. The successful applicant will work with public- and private-sector clients to evaluate risk, optimize emergency response capabilities, improve organizational effectiveness, and plan for future service needs. This role requires the ability to analyze complex operational and organizational challenges, develop practical and data-driven recommendations, and communicate findings to a wide range of stakeholders. Key responsibilities include conducting Fire and EMS Master Plans, Community Risk Assessments, Standards of Cover studies, strategic plans, accreditation readiness assessments, staffing and deployment analyses, station and apparatus planning, and emergency response evaluations. The candidate will collaborate closely with clients, technical specialists, GIS professionals, and multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality consulting services. This position requires work across multiple time zones and may involve domestic and international travel to support client needs. The role is highly consultative and requires an individual who is equally comfortable in a fire station, analyzing operational data, facilitating stakeholder discussions, briefing executive leadership, and presenting recommendations to governing bodies. Responsibilities • Lead and support Fire and Emergency Services consulting projects for municipal, industrial, aviation, and other public- and private-sector clients. • Conduct Fire and EMS Master Plans, Community Risk Assessments, Standards of Cover studies, strategic plans, operational assessments, and organizational reviews. • Analyze service demand, response performance, staffing models, deployment strategies, unit reliability, Effective Response Force performance, mutual aid utilization, and future service requirements. • Collaborate with GIS and