Deputy Fire Chief

Description Coordinates the operation of the Fairfield County fire service programs; coordinates duties of volunteer and paid firefighters. Coordinates duties include instructing; assigning, maintaining standards; coordinating activities. Ensures all County fire equipment is in good operating order and meets standards. Works with staff members in setting and accomplishing goals in the areas of maintenance, codes, public education, fire investigation and communications.

Serves as Safety Officer for the department. Coordinates and evaluates fire personnel in emergency response activities. Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations pertaining to emergency response, and re-certifications. Develops and maintains relationships with state and local training agencies, including County Risk Management. Inspects fire department facilities for compliance with OSHA and NFPA guidelines. Responds to emergency scenes for fires and hazardous materials incidents.

Assist with fire and arson investigations. Keeps abreast of new technology, methods and regulations for fire prevention and suppression operations. Coordinates and implements fire prevention awareness programs for the general public. Attends meetings and continuing education classes as appropriate. Performs computer data entry to record and retrieve department information and to prepare reports and correspondence. Maintains computer records. Prepares and/or processes, inspection reports, vehicle maintenance records, training records, and various reports required by County and regulatory agencies, Refers to policy and procedure manuals, code and safety manuals, ordinances, maps, directories, building diagrams, blueprints, etc.

Operates office equipment such as a computer, printer, typewriter, adding machine, calculator, copier and telephone. Operates and ensures the maintenance of a variety of specialized equipment such as fire engines, trucks and other motor vehicles, fire fighting apparatus, two-way radio, breathing apparatus, hand tools, etc. Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment and tools. Performs others duties as prescribed by the Fire Chief.

Serve as the Department Recruitment Officer. Performs related duties as required.

Requires an associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school with a major in fire service or code enforcement with a minimum of 5 years officer experience in the fire service, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess the following certifications: NFPA Firefighter II, Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, Emergency Vehicle Driver Training, Pump Ops I and NIMS IC 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800.

Must have operational knowledge of SCBA and Pump operations. Must possess a valid state driver's license.