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Job Title


Deputy Fire Chief


Company : Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs


Location : Belle River, Ontario


Created : 2025-05-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Reporting to the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief is responsible for assisting with the management of the operations of the municipal fire service in order to serve and protect the public and to enforce provincial legislation within the Municipality.In this role you will be focused on:Assisting with the management of Fire Service operations including administration, leadership and discipline in accordance with the FPPAAssist with the organization and planning of resources to ensure effective fire protection coverage MunicipalityReviewing and maintaining the Emergency Response Plan for the MunicipalityReporting to and assuming command at emergency incidents when necessaryWhat you will do:Act as the Fire Chief in the Chiefs absenceProvide supervision for fleet management, fire prevention, inspection and enforcement, training and public educationPrepare administrative and operational reports, records, statistics and correspondenceWhat you will bring:Degree or diploma in a related discipline (public administration, business administration), or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible work experience.Must possess the following certification or equivalent education/experience:NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level 2; NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level 2; NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer; NFPA 1041 Training Officer Level 2Seven years progressive fire service management experience with a full-time fire department, with at least three years in a senior Fire Officer capacityMust possess experience conducting fire or emergency services training, fire code inspections and enforcement and public education #J-18808-Ljbffr