DEP.C.FIRE Deputy Fire Chief
Apply NowCompany: City of West Haven
Location: West Haven, CT 06516
Description:
DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
General Job Description
The Deputy Fire Chief is the second in command of the department and supports and answers to the Chief of Department. He also acts as chief in the absence of the Fire Chief and is direct supervisor of the line captains and staff. The Deputy Chief also acts as the departments Professional standards Officer ensuring the department maintains its culture of professionalism in meeting its mission goals in protection of the constituency.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The Deputy Chief shall work under the direction of the Chief and Board of Fire Commissioners. The Deputy Chief shall perform the duties of the Chief in their absence. The Deputy Chief or their designee shall be responsible for the supervision pertaining to education and training of the firemen performing fire services in the City of West Haven Fire Department. They shall instruct Company Officers as to the proper way reports, requisitions and other papers should be made out, see that they become competent to perform such duties as would be required of them if in charge. The Deputy Chief shall be responsible for the preparation and supervision of preventive maintenance programs for the care and protection of the fire apparatus, buildings, and equipment owned by City. Upon the Board of Fire Commissioners request, shall assist the board with the preparation of the annual report and budget. He/she shall give reports of all fire services performed in the City including the number of firemen available, equipment conditions, injuries, and other information requested by the board. He/she shall perform other similar and related duties assigned to hum by the board including, but not limited to responsibility for the enforcement of any rules and regulations as enacted by the board and to the extent the Board so prescribes. Respond to all fire and other emergency incidents and participate in Mutal Aid Responses and act as command in accordance with NCIS and ICS protocols.
Minor Duties and Responsibilities
Assist and supervise personnel performing maintenance, training, public community outreach, and recruitment efforts. Attend, monthly meetings of the Board of Fire Commissioners, and meetings of the City Council, when requested, quarterly meetings of the ERS Authority, and TRI-District, either with the chief or when the chief is unable in his place.
Qualifications For the Job
Education:
The successful candidate will have attained a minimum of an Associate's Degree in Fire Administration and Technology, or another related field, or a combination of related work experience, and training will be considered. A Bachelor's degree in Fire Administration, Emergency Management or another related field is desirable.
Experience:
The successful candidate will have had a minimum of 15 years firefighting experience with a minimum of 10 years of supervisory experience at the rank of captain or higher in a municipal career fire department, or combination fire department, of a similar or greater than that of the City of West Haven FD - Allingtown.
Other:
The successful candidate shall also possess as a minimum certification as;
Key Competencies
Skills in the use of computer data entry and familiarity of ESO fire reporting program, manning programs such as Aladtech, general business office equipment such as computer laptops PC's copiers, communications, and virtual meeting programs such as Zoom.
CT Driver's license or the ability to attain one with a Q restriction or higher, EMT, hazardous materials certification, demonstrated knowledge of fire apparatus and operation of same.
Knowledge of effective training techniques, Incident Command, Firefighting Strategy and Tactics, Personnel Supervision and Relations.
Physical and Residency Requirements
Pass a physical, and mandatory drug test
Submit to a Background check
Live within a 20-minute response time to the City of West Haven
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
THE CITY OF WEST HAVEN IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
To apply:
Submit a Letter of Interest, and an up-to-date Resume, No Later than January 13, 2025 @ 4 P.M. to:
City of West Haven Fire Department - Allingtown
20 Admiral St.
West Haven, CT, 06516
Attn: Melissa DeVellis, Administrative Assistant
Or electronically to:
w/ subject line, Deputy Chief Interest
General Job Description
The Deputy Fire Chief is the second in command of the department and supports and answers to the Chief of Department. He also acts as chief in the absence of the Fire Chief and is direct supervisor of the line captains and staff. The Deputy Chief also acts as the departments Professional standards Officer ensuring the department maintains its culture of professionalism in meeting its mission goals in protection of the constituency.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The Deputy Chief shall work under the direction of the Chief and Board of Fire Commissioners. The Deputy Chief shall perform the duties of the Chief in their absence. The Deputy Chief or their designee shall be responsible for the supervision pertaining to education and training of the firemen performing fire services in the City of West Haven Fire Department. They shall instruct Company Officers as to the proper way reports, requisitions and other papers should be made out, see that they become competent to perform such duties as would be required of them if in charge. The Deputy Chief shall be responsible for the preparation and supervision of preventive maintenance programs for the care and protection of the fire apparatus, buildings, and equipment owned by City. Upon the Board of Fire Commissioners request, shall assist the board with the preparation of the annual report and budget. He/she shall give reports of all fire services performed in the City including the number of firemen available, equipment conditions, injuries, and other information requested by the board. He/she shall perform other similar and related duties assigned to hum by the board including, but not limited to responsibility for the enforcement of any rules and regulations as enacted by the board and to the extent the Board so prescribes. Respond to all fire and other emergency incidents and participate in Mutal Aid Responses and act as command in accordance with NCIS and ICS protocols.
Minor Duties and Responsibilities
Assist and supervise personnel performing maintenance, training, public community outreach, and recruitment efforts. Attend, monthly meetings of the Board of Fire Commissioners, and meetings of the City Council, when requested, quarterly meetings of the ERS Authority, and TRI-District, either with the chief or when the chief is unable in his place.
Qualifications For the Job
Education:
The successful candidate will have attained a minimum of an Associate's Degree in Fire Administration and Technology, or another related field, or a combination of related work experience, and training will be considered. A Bachelor's degree in Fire Administration, Emergency Management or another related field is desirable.
Experience:
The successful candidate will have had a minimum of 15 years firefighting experience with a minimum of 10 years of supervisory experience at the rank of captain or higher in a municipal career fire department, or combination fire department, of a similar or greater than that of the City of West Haven FD - Allingtown.
Other:
The successful candidate shall also possess as a minimum certification as;
- Fire Service Instructor Level I
- Fire Officer Level III, as per NFPA Fire Officer standards, (Or the ability to successfully obtain FO III within 1 year of employment)
- ICS 100, 200, (300 and 400 Preferred)
- State of CT EMT certification; or the ability to obtain reciprocity in a year
- State of CT certification as a Fire Marshal or Inspector Preferred
Key Competencies
Skills in the use of computer data entry and familiarity of ESO fire reporting program, manning programs such as Aladtech, general business office equipment such as computer laptops PC's copiers, communications, and virtual meeting programs such as Zoom.
CT Driver's license or the ability to attain one with a Q restriction or higher, EMT, hazardous materials certification, demonstrated knowledge of fire apparatus and operation of same.
Knowledge of effective training techniques, Incident Command, Firefighting Strategy and Tactics, Personnel Supervision and Relations.
Physical and Residency Requirements
Pass a physical, and mandatory drug test
Submit to a Background check
Live within a 20-minute response time to the City of West Haven
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
THE CITY OF WEST HAVEN IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
To apply:
Submit a Letter of Interest, and an up-to-date Resume, No Later than January 13, 2025 @ 4 P.M. to:
City of West Haven Fire Department - Allingtown
20 Admiral St.
West Haven, CT, 06516
Attn: Melissa DeVellis, Administrative Assistant
Or electronically to:
w/ subject line, Deputy Chief Interest