Deputy Fire Chief

An employee in this class performs responsible fire administration, suppression, inspections, fire investigations, and public safety activities, including operating fire and rescue apparatus. An employee in this class shall perform supervisory work in directing the activities of the Town’s fire department. An employee in this class supervises the 24-hour operations of fire suppression personnel and operations at the fire station and is subject to the call-back response.

The employee coordinates departmental training, compiles various information and prepares reports, assists the Chief with research for budget preparation and other administrative matters, and participates in the operation of fire and rescue apparatus and equipment and facilities maintenance. The employee also conducts fire code enforcement inspections within the Town and origin and cause fire investigations and assists with the Town’s safety programs.

Work requires the employee to stay abreast of the state-of-the-art fire suppression procedures, techniques, and equipment and to incorporate the necessary changes into in-service training. The ability to make effective decisions under pressure is essential for all aspects of work, particularly in commanding an emergency incident response to ensure the proper operation and safety of the event. The employee is subject to the hazards associated with firefighting and rescue work, including working inside an outside environment, in extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noise, vibration, moving parts, high heat, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, oils, wearing respirators and breathing apparatus, and working in close quarters.

The employee is also subject to the final OSHA standards on blood-borne pathogens. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Fire Chief and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness of work completed.

• Respond to alarms and participate in firefighting operations; respond and participate in remediation activities of chemical spills, hazardous materials, and other related incidents; takes command of incident scenes in the absence of the Fire Chief.
• Conducts fire prevention inspections to enforce North Carolina Fire Code; communicates remedial needs to the owners and occupants of buildings and facilities within the jurisdictional authority of the North Carolina Fire Code.
• Inspects stations and equipment for proper appearance and condition; ensure that all repairs and maintenance are performed as needed;
  Supervise and ensure the fire department is operationally ready at all times and records are maintained in every aspect to function as required and also be prepared for any inspections by the appropriate agencies.
• Conducts investigations on all fires for origin and cause where an injury, death, or damage to tangible property has occurred. In incendiary fires, shall direct the fire investigation, work with local, state, and federal law enforcement officials and assist them in case preparation for the appropriate authority.
• Collects, compiles, and prepares various data, statistics, and information concerning departmental activities for reporting to management, the state, and other agencies; assists the Chief with research for budget preparation and other administrative tasks.
• Manage Town safety programs, including accident investigations, safety inspections, coordination of safety training, and related programs.
• Assist with selecting career staff. Serves in the absence of the Fire Chief.

• Performs related duties as required.

• Thorough knowledge of…