Deputy Fire Chief

About the role

Under supervision of the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief assists the fire chief in leading its full-time Fire Department comprised of 36 firefighter/paramedics. The Department covers 14.6 square miles of Collinsville as well as the Collinsville Fire Protection District.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees all Fire Department operations, including fire suppression, EMS, rescue services, hazardous materials response, special operations, public education, fleet and facility maintenance, and personnel management.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates departmental policies, procedures, response plans, and operational initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and organizational objectives.
• Responds to emergency incidents and serves in leadership roles within the Incident Command System (ICS), including Incident Commander, Command Staff, and other command assignments as required.
• Provides leadership, supervision, mentoring, and performance management for subordinate officers and supervisors while fostering a professional culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Assists the Fire Chief with labor relations, collective bargaining administration, employee relations, grievance resolution, strategic planning, budgeting, capital improvement planning, and departmental administration; serves as Acting Fire Chief when designated.
• Develops, coordinates, and oversees department-wide training, professional development, certification management, and organizational readiness programs to maintain operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Administers the department's health, safety, wellness, and risk management programs, including accident investigations, injury prevention initiatives, occupational safety compliance, and safety equipment evaluation.
• Oversees EMS operations, quality improvement programs, and compliance with all applicable patient privacy and confidentiality laws, including serving as the department's HIPAA Privacy Officer.
• Monitors departmental performance through data analysis, response metrics, audits, accreditation activities, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness.
• Represents the Fire Department in interactions with City administration, elected officials, partner agencies, healthcare organizations, community stakeholders, and the public; responds to citizen concerns and performs other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Bachelor's Degree, from an accredited college or university, degree must be in Fire Science or related field is required.
• Graduate Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership is preferred.
• Must possess a Fire Officer Certification, or have the ability to obtain.
• Four (4) to six (6) years of proven leadership experience is required as Fire Officer or Fire Service Administrator.
• EFO graduate and/or currently enrolled in an EFO program is preferred.

Pay

Salary negotiable within the expected hiring range of $124,488/year - $130,790.40/year.

Benefits

• 100% City‑funded single‑coverage health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility and tuition reimbursement
• Vacation, sick leave, personal time
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible work schedule
• Residency is negotiable