WA – Deputy Fire Chief Prevention – Spokane – Closing

Annual Salary Range: $ – $

This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.

• Manages and supervises a major division of the Spokane Fire Department.
• Advises the Assistant Fire Chief in establishing and modifying the overall goals, objectives, and plans of the department. Evaluates and organizes department structure, operations, and methods of service delivery to meet goals and objectives.
• Provides research, input, and recommendation on budgets, and monitors expenses for assigned budgets.
• Supervises and evaluates subordinate Fire Department employees. Establishes performance requirements, completes annual performance reviews, and maintains and enforces discipline.
• Schedules, coordinates, and plans the work of subordinates. Approves work schedules, leave requests, requests for special assignments or training.
• Interviews candidates for positions; recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions.
• Delegates work functions and specific goals to subordinate personnel.
• Monitors the work performance and work quality of assigned personnel for efficiency, effectiveness, and safety.
• Inspects personnel, equipment, and facilities.
• Researches topics including fire reporting systems, training, operations, and safety.
• Provides technical assistance and interprets policies for subordinate personnel.
• Writes reports, letters, memos, and emails to internal and external recipients.
• Makes presentations to and shares information with City administrators, managers, and elected officials; civic groups and organizations; and officials of other agencies.
• Reviews and evaluates incoming documents, reports, electronic communications, mail, and other paperwork to determine actions to be taken and priorities.
• Performs related work as required.

• The Deputy Fire Chief (Prevention) is the designated Fire Marshal for the City.
• Manages the fire prevention activities for the City, including education, inspection, and enforcement work.
• Reviews fire prevention work performed by companies.
• Provides feedback and directs action against those who obstruct or violate legal or regulatory provisions of the building or fire codes. Orders evacuation of buildings and closure of premises to mitigate safety hazards.
• Researches local and national fire problems, codes, and information from other safety agencies. Recommends changes to local fire codes.
• Responds to incidents and provides technical advice regarding special fire hazards.

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