Deputy Fire Chief

Description

This is advanced fire administration work planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Division of Fire. Work involves overseeing suppression, prevention, and EMS activities, performing community relations work, developing and implementing division operating budget, ensuring compliance with local, state and federal suppression, hazardous materials and related laws, rules and regulations.

SUPERVISION

Work is performed under the direction of the Fire Chief. Work involves direct or indirect supervision of firefighters, paramedics, and officers within the Fire Division.

Work is reviewed by the Fire Chief for accomplishment of goals and adherences to local, state and federal rules and regulations such as City Personnel Code, Fire Division Rules and Regulations, National Fire Protection Association Standards, OSHA Regulations, ICC and Building Codes, Ohio Industrial Commission Regulations, Ohio Department of Public Safety Regulations, FCC Regulations, etc. Supervision is exercised directly or through a subordinate Battalion Chief or lieutenant over all suppression employees of the division. Work is performed with latitude in interpreting and applying policies, rules and regulations. Administers all the duties and responsibilities of the Fire Chief in his absence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK

(May not include all duties performed.)

Plans, organizes, prioritizes and directs the activities of the fire division; helps assure the total operational effectiveness of the division.

Establishes and implements operational policies, goals and objectives for the division.

Help to research, develop, write and present the annual division budget; writes or assists in writing specifications for new apparatus, vehicles, equipment and supplies; makes recommendations to the Fire Chief; controls spending within the approved budget.

Participates in problem solving within the fire division; makes recommendations to the Fire Chief.

Plans and trains staff for emergency situations; responds to emergency situations and directs the emergency response; makes decisions regarding life and death in hazardous situations; pre-plans disasters.

Assists in development and implementation of division goals and objectives; directs, oversees, prioritizes, assigns and evaluates the work of the Battalion Chief, Firefighter/Medics, Firefighters, and Fire Technicians.

Oversees suppression staff positions; conducts meetings; reviews work assignments; assists with problem solving; conducts performance evaluations; makes pay recommendations; interviews and handles disciplinary actions, as needed.

Maintains records and prepares reports on a variety of subjects; stays abreast with changes in state and federal laws as they relate to the division.

Works with other Central Ohio Fire/EMS agencies to provide better services; assists in developing the emergency mutual aid program as well as Emergency Management.

Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with community groups and agencies and the media; makes presentations regarding emergency services; handles citizen complaints; helps to plan and direct fund raising as required.

Participates on various city and community committees, task forces.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK

Possession of a Bachelor's degree in fire administration or related field and five years of progressively responsible experience as a fire officer including supervisory experience.

Extensive knowledge of fire suppression and emergency medical methods, practices, and techniques.

Extensive knowledge of fire and emergency response equipment operation and maintenance. EMS and Fire Instructor certification preferred.

Extensive knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use and operation of fire equipment and to fire suppression and emergency medical activities.

Thorough knowledge of effective managerial practices and methods.

Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate, assign and evaluate the work of subordinate employees.

Ability to assess needs and develop budget recommendations.

Ability to establish and maintain effective fire suppression, EMS, emergency management and emergency response programs.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ohio Paramedic certification is required.

Ohio Firefighter II certification is required.

Ohio Certified Fire Safety Inspector.

Must possess valid State of Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator's License free from excessive violations.

Fire Investigation Certification Preferred.

Plan Review Certification Preferred.