JOB SUMMARY

The Proposal Writer develops high-quality, compliant proposals for Rural Metro Fire, Capstone Fire & Safety Management, and Solomon Safety, which provide fire protection, emergency medical services (EMS), and safety solutions for high-risk industries and communities across the U.S. This role synthesizes complex technical, operational, and financial information into compelling, client-focused narratives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet client needs, improve win rates, and increase proposal quality and quantity.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in proposal or technical writing
• Proven ability to synthesize complex technical, financial, and legal information
• Experience incorporating cost-related details into proposals
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading with attention to detail
• Strong project management to handle multiple deadlines across affiliates
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and proposal tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint)
• Ability to interpret RFPs and craft tailored, compliant responses
• Strong collaboration with diverse teams, including fire/EMS professionals, safety specialists, finance, legal, and operations
• Basic financial acumen for cost-related value propositions
  Rural Metro Fire (RMF), a trusted provider of private fire management and protection services, has recently been acquired by Brindlee Fire Services (BFS) from Global Medical Response (GMR). RMF has been protecting communities since 1948. As part of this acquisition and transition, all RMF employees will join the Brindlee Fire Services family of companies.
  RMF remains committed to serving its local communities and specialty fire service divisions with the same dedication and professionalism that have defined its legacy. At Rural Metro Fire and Brindlee Fire Services, we take great pride in our strong team-oriented culture, built on respect, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to public safety. Our mission is focused on improving public safety by providing fire departments with high-quality professional firefighters, fire apparatus, equipment repair services, fire stations, and more.
  Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In perso

• Research, write, and edit proposals, including executive summaries and technical sections, synthesizing information about fire protection, EMS, and safety solutions into clear, compliant narratives tailored to affiliate offerings
• Enhance proposal win rates, quality, and quantity by refining content strategies and aligning submissions with prospective customer needs
• Maintain a repository of proposal content, including boilerplate materials and case studies for fire protection, EMS, and safety solutions
• Work with subject matter experts, fire and EMS professionals, safety specialists, finance, legal, operational leaders, and business development teams to integrate technical, financial, and legal details
• Manage schedules, coordinate inputs across affiliates, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality proposals
• Analyze RFPs for requirements, ensuring compliance with formatting and content guidelines
• Incorporate cost-related value propositions, collaborating with finance to align with budgets without building them
• Review drafts for accuracy, coherence, and alignment with Brindlee Fire Services’ brand voice
• Contribute to debriefs and process enhancements to improve future submissions