Regional Deputy Fire Chief

1. Purpose of Position
1.1 Under the direction of the Director of Protective Services, serves as a principal assistant and support in the delivery of the regional fire service program including organizing, directing, supervising, and coordinating activities, ensuring effective and efficient operation of the regional service in the absence of the Director. Core duties will include but is not limited to the delivery of a regional training program, training records management, equipment maintenance program, recruit training,Safety Codes functions, and coordinating fire prevention programs and activities.

2. Organization Structure
This position:
2.1 Reports to the Director of Protective Services.
2.2 The Regional Deputy Fire Chief’s direct reports are the Vulcan County Fire Prevention Officer and all District Fire Chiefs.

3. Program Responsibilities
This position (not listed by priority):
3.1 Assist in the preparation and development of firefighting plans, procedures, and departmental policies; track trends, anticipate issues that may impact emergency services, and prepare recommendations to the Director.
3.2 Collaborate with other municipal staff in Vulcan County and the fire districts; build partnerships with other municipal partners and provincial agencies to advance the interests of effective fire services for the area.
3.3 Assist in the Operational and Capital financial planning for Regional Fire Service; identifying and advancing entrepreneurial and partnering options; provide long and short term planning in areas of responsibility; train fire fighters; direct preventive maintenance programs; train staff in procedures and standard operating guidelines; mentor fire fighters; direct or coordinate Critical Incident Stress Debriefing internally and externally as needed.
3.4 Provides direction to Fire Prevention Officer regarding the Fire Prevention Programs, Public Fire Education Programs requiring regular reports and adherence to accepted Professional guidelines, codes, and standards.
3.5 When required, provide fire service and emergency scene command including scene evaluation, strategy, and tactics to be employed, direction of emergency personnel and resources to bring the situation effectively and efficiently to a safe conclusion.
3.6 Participate as an on-call duty Officer on a rotational basis to provide timely assistance and /or guidance to staff, citizens, partners and the fire districts during emergencies, complaints, or other requests.
3.7 Conduct cause and origin fire investigations as mandated by the Quality Management Plan in accordance with applicable legislation in the jurisdiction of Vulcan County and partners of the Joint Quality Management Plan.
3.8 Provide development, direction, and delivery of regional and local training to fire fighters and outside organizations; including detailed data entry and file management of training topics, courses seminars and certifications completed or achieved as required.
3.9 Promote fire prevention in the region through public appearances and public information education presentations.
3.10 Coordinate, schedule, direct and personally conduct training of personnel in the methods of firefighting, rescue, medical and in the use of equipment for emergency response.
3.11 Assist with the general upkeep, orderliness, maintenance and operation of all emergency equipment, apparatus, stations, and training facilities.
3.12 Upon designation, direct personnel, apparatus, and equipment at emergency scenes ensuring compliance with standard operating guidelines of Vulcan County Emergency Services.
3.13 Consult with the Director of Protective Services for approval of fire service policy/direction/priorities and interpretation of Vulcan County and Vulcan County Emergency Services policies and procedures.
3.14 Must adhere to all safety standards under the Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, Workers Compensation Board, County Policies and Procedures relating to safety.
3.15 Assist with the recruitment of firefighters through promotion, encouragement, and support for all fire districts.
3.16 Deliver or cause to be delivered, a recruit basic training program to ensure basic competencies are attained prior to recruits responding to emergencies.
3.17 Conduct life safety inspections as mandated by the Quality Management Plan in accordance with applicable legislation in the jurisdiction of Vulcan County and partners of the Joint Quality Management Plan.
3.18 Ensure that assigned budget responsibilities are monitored and expenses are within the current budgeted allocations.
3.19 Assist in the administration of the Medical First Response program in conjunction with the Director of Protective Services, the local fire districts, and Alberta Health Services.
3.20 Previous experience working with volunteer firefighters and an understanding of the unique challenges volunteers deal with.
3.21 As this position is designated as a First Responder, the individual must reside within Vulcan County, within a thirty (30) minute response time to the Tri-Services Building at 16507 Range Road 244.
3.22 Perform other related duties as required or assigned when responsibilities necessitate.
3.23 In the event of a municipal emergency or the declaration of a state of emergency this position shall be considered as a resource which may be called upon by the Director of Emergency Management (DEM).