Deputy Chief - Fire

Qualifications

Knowledge of: Standards, principles, practices, and procedures of modern fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue, and organization; Operation and maintenance of fire and rescue apparatus; Geography, demographics, building types, water supply, and special hazards in the City of Chico; Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes pertaining to fire prevention, emergency services, and worker safety standards; Methods and techniques of fire service training; Operation and maintenance of fire and rescue apparatus and equipment; Principles and practices of public administration including organization, fiscal affairs, and personnel management; Basic computer applications; Various fire apparatus or command vehicles, fire pumps, personal protective equipment, hoses and other standard firefighting equipment, hazardous materials response, and rescue equipment, ladders, emergency medical equipment, radio, pager, personal computer, phone.

Ability to: Efficiently and effectively utilize personnel, equipment, and apparatus in routine and emergency situations; Develop and implement training and fire safety and prevention programs; Maintain and improve discipline and morale; Receive respect and support of subordinates; Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with other City staff, other agencies, the media, and the general public;

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Fire Administration, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related field, supplemented by substantial professional education including all course work for State Board of Fire Services Chief Officer Certification or Chief Fire Officer (CFO) from the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) or Executive Fire Officer (EFO) from the National Fire Academy (NFA).

Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in fire prevention, fire suppression, or fire training including at least two years experience performing duties similar to a Fire Captain or Battalion Chief preferably in a municipal fire department.

Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License. Current first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification per CCR 1797.182. Certification at the Hazardous Materials First Responder-Operational level.

Skills

• Fire Suppression
• Emergency Medical Services
• Rescue Operations
• Hazardous Materials Response
• Training Development
• Financial Acumen
• Technological Savvy
• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Public Relations
• Community Engagement

Benefits

The City of Chico offers a wide range of employee benefits. Benefits are subject to negotiations with employee organizations and may vary with individual bargaining units. For a summary of benefits, please visit the City of Chico website at: City of Chico - Employee Benefits.