Deputy Fire Chief

Operational Support

• Supervise operational area with an emphasis on efficiency, accuracy, quality and safety to ensure a superior service.
• Provide on-going feedback, mentoring and coaching to direct reports such as Battalion Captains and Paid Per Call Station Chiefs, and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Collaborate with Paid Per Call and full-time station leadership to identify operational requirements.
• Serve as the primary contact for Paid Per Call Station Chiefs and community inquiries regarding fire services administration.
• Effectively deal with a wide range of personnel issues which involve both paid per call (volunteer) and unionized work forces.
• Participate in workplace investigations and carry out discipline including employee terminations in conjunction with the Fire Chief and Human Resources.
• Foster teamwork within fire stations and between stations and headquarters.

Department Support

• Participate in the development, updating, implementation, roll-out and evaluation of policies, procedures, guideline and protocols and communicate pertinent information to employees.
• Work with Fire Chief to develop department short- and long-term strategies.
• Assist and or develop budget forecast.
• Participate as a member of department committees such as wellness, training, occupational health and safety, etc.
• Act as Fire Chief and as Deputy Operations Section Chief in the Fire Chief’s absence.
• Prepare for and attend meetings of Council and committees as required.

Labour Relations

• Provide input into grievances and attend grievance meetings.
• Attend and participate in labour relations and union negotiation meetings.

Command

• Act as on-call duty officer on a rotating basis.
• Respond to emergencies within RVC as per Standard Operation Procedures.

Portfolios (Each Deputy Chief is assigned 2 of the following)

Training

• Develop and implement an annual training schedule aligned with department needs.
• Coordinate department training programs at all RVC stations.
• Oversee the County campus fire training center and maintain training and certification records.

Fire Prevention

• Coordinate inspections, fire prevention programs and public education initiatives and oversee field work.
• Manage the Safety Codes Officer (SCO) training program.
• Update bylaws and the QMP and support community FireSmart committees.

Operations

• Ensure compliance with fire services Standard Operating Guidelines.
• Evaluate time off requests as per current guidelines and review payroll submissions.
• Monitor staffing levels and collaborate with Paid Per Call and full-time station leadership regarding recruitment.

Logistics

• Oversee the procurement and distribution of station supplies.
• Oversee maintenance and replacement of small equipment, hos, gear, structures and apparatus.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed to ensure timely replacement and accurate data.