Deputy Fire Chief

**DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF**

**Job Type**:Permanent, full-time, out-of-scope DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF**

**FUNCTION**

Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Deputy Chief is a senior level officer of the Fire and Protective Services Department who provides fire inspections, training, public education, fire prevention activities, administrative duties, fire investigation duties, and ensures departmental safety.

The Deputy Chief also assists in emergency response and incident command.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assists the Fire Chief in the administration of the fire department as directed.
- Provides administrative and technical advice to the Fire Chief on operational problems and matters as required and participates in the formulation of departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Attends and directs operations at emergency scenes when necessary unless relieved by the Fire Chief and provides advice, assistance, and direction to senior officers on operational and administrative matters.
- Assists in the maintenance and upkeep of all fire department equipment, which includes all apparatus and buildings.
- Assists in the development of long-range training objectives and is responsible for the development and implementation of training programs ensuring compliance with all provincial regulations.
- Participates in fire safety campaigns and establishes and promotes effective public relations for the department.
- Conducts fire inspection duties.
- Assists in firefighter evaluations within the Martensville Fire Department.
- Performs other related work as required, including acting as Fire Chief when designated.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Have or will obtain Level I &II Fire Inspector certification. NFPA 1031
- Have or will obtain a Level I Fire Instructor Certification. NFPA1041
- Have or will obtain a Level I Fire investigator. NFPA 1033
- Have or will obtain Hazardous Material Awareness & operations. NFPA 472
- Valid Saskatchewan Driver's License. With a clean driver's abstract.
- Grade 12 Diploma
- Five years' experience in a supervisory role within the fire service.
- Experience as a volunteer firefighter.
- Must reside within 10 minutes of the City of Martensville's fire hall. The Deputy Fire Chief is required to respond as a volunteer firefighter during off-hours.
- All other NFPA electives and post-secondary education are considered relevant applicant assets.

**KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS**
- Extensive knowledge of modern firefighting, related emergency services and fire prevention methods, techniques and procedures and the operation of all equipment and apparatuses.
- Thorough knowledge of fire department rules, regulations, standing orders and procedures, policies and applicable municipal bylaws and provincial codes and legislations.
- Thorough knowledge of administrative methods, techniques and practices as applied to the operations of the fire department.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision and training.
- Proven ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, civic and business officials, and the general public.
- Strong leadership abilities.

**Hours of Work**:
08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday. Some stand-by weekend shifts as well as evening and weekend work will be required. Responding as a volunteer during off-hours is expected.

**Salary**:
Starting salary as per experience and qualifications.

**Applications will only be accepted by online submission.**

**We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.**
- The City of Martensville values its employees and provides competitive wages and benefits._
- Martensville is a community of families, friends, and neighbors who work, play, and grow together in a safe, active, and healthy environment. Martensville is a great place to call home._