Country Fire Authority chief fire officer Joe Buffone quits amid pay dispute

The CFA's chief fire officer Joe Buffone has resigned as a dispute over a controversial pay deal continues.

In a statement sent to members, Mr Buffone said he was "in circumstances where my ability to effectively carry out my role is compromised by an industrial agreement".

"In addition, it impedes my vision for CFA as a modern, contemporary and inclusive emergency service," he said.

"It is with great sadness and reluctance that I have tendered my resignation."

Mr Buffone's departure comes after the Victorian government sacked the CFA board earlier this month after it refused to back a new pay deal with the United Firefighters Union.

The CFA's then chief executive officer Lucinda Nolan subsequently quit and Mr Buffone temporarily filled her role until Frances Diver took over the position earlier this week.

Former Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett was the first domino to fall in the saga when she resigned on June 10 rather than support the union deal.

Ms Garrett believed it gave too much power to the union and threatened the volunteer nature of the CFA.

With AAP.