Assistant Fire Chief

Fire Department Assistant Chief

This full-time position is a senior-level officer responsible for managing various programs within the Fire Department with a primary focus on fire protection plan review, code enforcement, fire investigation, juvenile fire setter intervention, community fire safety programs, and other programs as assigned by the Fire Chief. Conducts research of code issues in coordination with the fire department and fire inspection staff.

This full-time position may also assist in managing the Fire Department Operations Division including personnel, emergency response, and the related training and safety programs. Provides incident command functions, and supervision of fire officers and firefighters at emergency scenes and in other work settings; and provides administrative and operations support and direction as assigned.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Work is performed independently with guidance and direction from the Fire Chief.

Coordination of all personnel assigned to assist in the accomplishment of essential functions.

Performs varying forms of supervision and work direction for paid-on-call firefighters and fire officers at emergency scenes and in other settings. Serves in the incident command structure at emergency scenes and/or in City's emergency operations center.

Knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities of the Fire Department.

Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws as they relate to fire and building codes, fire and arson investigation, and juvenile fire setter intervention.

Current programs and practices concerning community fire safety education and injury prevention.

Principles, practices and methods of comprehensive fire suppression, hazardous materials, emergency response, safety and injury prevention, and emergency medical services.

Principles of incident command, supervision, training and performance evaluation. Pertinent, Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Fire Department policies and procedures.

Ability to:
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Operate a computer and other office equipment. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Operate assigned vehicle Manage assigned projects and set appropriate priorities. Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations in assigned areas. Coordinate the work of personnel assigned to assist with required projects.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience that would likely provide the required knowledge is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Post-secondary degree in fire science, fire service management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of progressively responsible fire service experience with at least two…