Fire Chief - Radford, VA

POSITION SUMMARY

Centerra seeks a strategic and dynamic Fire Chief with a safety-focused mindset to lead its dedicated fire department at Radford Army Ammunition Plant, Radford Virginia. This Director-level position will provide strong, decisive leadership to a team of fire service professionals, ensuring operational excellence and readiness in all emergency response functions. Under the direction of the Centerra Fire & Emergency Services Director, manages and directs the plant's fire suppression programs and assists with related emergency operations in the pursuit of the protection of life and property.

• Advises on and establishes policies and procedures for Fire and EMS.
• Plans and implements Fire and EMS programs for the plant in order to better carry out policies and goals including those set forth in the various Army regulations, ordinances, and the State fire code.
• Reviews departmental performance and effectiveness.
• Reviews and recommends the implementation of new and innovative technology.
• Supervises and coordinates the preparation, presentation, and spending of an annual budget for the Fire and EMS Department.
• Plans for and reviews specifications for new or replacement equipment.
• Responds to alarms, administers initial emergency (care or response and or service) when necessary and directs activities at the scene of emergencies as required.
• Responsible for the inspection of buildings and other properties for fire hazards and enforces local fire prevention ordinances as well as the State fire code.
• Assist with training personnel in all aspects of the job.
• Maintains departmental discipline and the conduct and general behavior of assigned personnel.
• Prepares and submits monthly reports to the Army regarding department activities and prepares a variety of other reports as appropriate.
• Plans departmental operations with respect to equipment, apparatus, and personnel and further supervises the implementation of such plans in accordance with established policies.
• Assigns personnel and equipment to such duties and uses as the service requires.
• Ensures all training is in compliance with DOD and Army regulations.
• Work is performed primarily in an office, vehicle, outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts.
• Work is performed in emergency and stressful situations.
• Individual may be exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils.
• The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and loud at an emergency scene.
• Perform other related work as required.

• Is an individual with impeccable integrity and a proven record of consistency in managing both internal and external relationships to develop trust and to create opportunities for collaborative problem solving, strong stakeholder relationships, and partnerships.
• Thinks beyond traditional fire service by embracing a mindset that goes beyond typical fire department operations and applying strategic thinking that aligns with army ammunition production priorities-not just public safety norms.
• Provides strong, visionary leadership in managing and developing the fire department team.
• Brings proven experience and expertise in special operations, specifically within a DoD type environment.
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management, maintaining vigilant oversight of all Emergency response safety.
• Prioritizes the safety and well-being of Radford Army Ammunition Plant Staff, and visitors in every aspect of department operations.
• Builds and maintains strong automatic and mutual aid and automatic response partnerships across the region to ensure seamless emergency collaboration.
• Thinks beyond traditional fire service boundaries and aligns…