Deputy Fire Chief

PURPOSE

This position is responsible for providing operational and administrative support to the Fire Chief and is responsible for managing the detailed activities of Fire Services. The Deputy Fire Chief is responsible for assisting in the effective and efficient operation of the Department and delivery of its programs. The Deputy Fire Chief will assume the required administrative and operational duties of the Fire Chief (in the absence of the Fire Chief) and acts as Incident Commander at emergency incidents until otherwise relieved. The Deputy Fire Chief is the Basic Safety Codes Officer (Fire Discipline).

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Responsibilities

1. Prepares the Fire Department work plans, operating and capital budgets in conjunction with the Fire Chief;
2. Assists the Fire Chief in the presentation of the Fire Department work plans, operating and capital budgets to the Director of Recreation & Protective Services, the...