Deputy Fire Chief - Drayton Valley, Canada - Town of Drayton Valley

Town of Drayton Valley

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Drayton Valley, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

CORE FUNCTION:
Supports the Regional Fire Chief in the daily operations of the Fire Service.

ACCOUNTABILITY:
Reports to Regional Fire Chief

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Controls Emergency Incidents by attending emergency situations and assuming command when necessary.
Maintains knowledge of current strategic and tactical methods of dealing with firefighting and emergency control.
Ensures firefighters follow departmental policies and procedures.
Ensures programs are in place to maintain facilities, vehicle apparatus, equipment, and PPE.
Monitors deficiency reports and ensures records are kept of deficiencies.
Liaise with Town and County Staff or other governmental agencies and emergency services.
Interviews people and takes statements on scene.
Oversees incident reporting program as required by Town of Drayton Valley, Brazeau County and The Government of Alberta.
Assists with inspecting properties throughout the Town of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County to ensure they meet Alberta Fire Code Requirements.
Assists with the preparation of reports for all inspections and liaise with property owners regarding the reports.
Oversees assigned departmental inventory and maintains adequate records as part of the asset management system for the Town of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County.
Prepares proposals for tenders, policies, regulations, and procedures, and submits budget requests for consideration.
On-Call rotation for emergency response calls after hours and weekends.
Align department goals, standards, and objectives with the training program to ensure they are met.
Assists the Regional Fire Chief through representing the Fire Service at Town and County meetings.
Perform other fire related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum of seven years of experience in an officer position in fire/rescue services.
NFPA 1001 Professional Firefighter Level 2 Certification.
NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level 2 Certification.
NFPA 1041 Level 2 Fire Service Instructor Certification. (able to obtain it within 2 years)
NFPA 1002 Driver/Operator Certification.
NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Certification.
NFPA 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator Certification.
NFPA 1521 Fire Safety Officer Certification.
ICS 100 to 300 (able to acquire ICS 400 within 2 years).
ICS Position Specific Training.
Certification as an Alberta Safety Codes Officer (NFPA 1031 and NFPA 1033).
Experience and ability in working with a fire department records system.
Skilled in the use of computers and familiar with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to handle and resolve problems and issues as they relate to a paidoncall fire department.
Excellent conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with volunteers and the public within flexible working hours.
Physical ability to complete tasks outlined above.
Possession of a current Alberta Class 3 driver's license, with air brake endorsement.
Successful security clearance.