Deputy Fire Chief Leadership Position

Join Richmond Fire-Rescue as Deputy Fire Chief, providing critical leadership in fire operations and emergency management. This role is pivotal in ensuring community safety and agency resilience.

Serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, you will oversee fire suppression, emergency preparedness, and training initiatives. Responsibilities involve enhancing organizational policies and operational readiness while guiding senior officers through mentorship. Engage with community stakeholders and contribute to strategic initiatives that modernize service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct fire operations and emergency preparedness protocols

• Support strategic initiatives for community safety

• Mentor and support senior department staff

• Enhance departmental processes and operational effectiveness

• Lead incident management in emergencies

Requirements:

• Degree in public safety, public or business administration

• NFPA 1021 Fire Officer IV certification

• Minimum five years in fire service leadership

• Knowledge of risk management and community safety

• Experience in labor relations within unionized environments

Empower community safety and effective service delivery as Richmond’s Deputy Fire Chief.
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