Deputy Fire Chief – Operations and Training

The Deputy Fire Chief is a leadership position within the City of Lacombe Fire Department. The Lacombe Fire Department offers emergency response services in urban and rural areas. Our Fire Service covers approximately 663 km2 and includes world-scale industrial complexes, intensive livestock operations, and a section of the busiest primary highway in Alberta.

This position adds value to the department by providing expertise in incident management and equipment maintenance, as well as support in developing and maintaining the skills and abilities of all our personnel. The Deputy Fire Chief also shares in the department's regular administrative and other essential day-to-day support functions. This position requires high motivation, innovation, and a confident learning leader. The Deputy Fire Chief is technically competent and has extensive experience in incident management and training. The ability to contribute independently and within a team is essential.

The ideal incumbent is technically competent and have a wide range of experiences in incident management and training. The successful candidate must have primary residency within 15 minutes of the City of Lacombe Fire Station.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
•A bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business, Public Administration, Fire Services, Emergency Management
•3 years’ leadership experience as a Fire Officer.
•NFPA 1021 Level 2 (IFSAC/ProBoard). NFPA 1021 Level 3 is considered an asset
•BlueCard Command Certification
•NFPA 1001 Level 1 and 2 (IFSAC/ProBoard)
•NFPA 1002 Driver/Operator/Aerial (IFSAC/ProBoard)
•NFPA 1031 Level 1 (IFSAC/ProBoard). NFPA 1031 Level 2 is considered an asset
•Alberta Safety Codes Officer Group B1/C1. Group B2/C2/E is considered an asset
•NFPA 1033 (IFSAC/ProBoard)
•NPFA 1140 (IFSAC/ProBoard)
•NFPA 1041 Level 2 (IFSAC/ProBoard)
•NFPA 1072 Operations (IFSAC/ProBoard)
•NFPA 1403 Live Fire Instructor is considered an asset
•Standard First Aid BLS/CPR/AED “C”. EMR/PCP designation considered an asset
•ICS 300. ICS 400 is considered an asset
•Valid Alberta Class 3/4 driver’s license with “Q” endorsement
•Collaborate with other city departments on training, special projects, and community events (Festivals, Parades, Fireworks, and Event Representation).
•Extensive knowledge of methods and strategies in all aspects of emergency management.
•The Proficient user of fire-related and office software such as FirePro, First Due, and Microsoft Office Suite.

•Champion of Change through innovation, behavior, and implementation of the best practices, improving the effectiveness and efficiency of department operations.
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
•Ability to function effectively and efficiently during potentially stressful situations.
•Ability to manage multiple tasks on a routine basis.

Duties and Responsibilities
•Assists the Fire Chief with establishing goals, objectives, personnel requirements, and performance indicators for Fire Training.
•Participates in coordinating and overseeing annual member recruitment and recruitment training programs.
•As a Safety Codes Officer, you’ll conduct and coordinate fire prevention and code-related inspections and investigations when required
•Participating in the training plans and related programs, learning materials, and training aids consistent with NFPA standards based on departmental needs outlined by established service levels.
•Design lesson plans and coordinate and participate in the delivery of weekly training nights.
•Provides leadership and guidance to ensure the delivery of fire-related training programs and the scheduling of training programs and sessions, including an annual department-wide training calendar.
•Responds to emergencies and assumes command or other Chief Officer roles and responsibilities with fire incident size and complexity warrant.
•Participate in the Chief Officer on-call rotation.
•Take action to mitigate hazards and make strategic decisions affecting life and property.
•Participate in public safety, fire safety, public education, and prevention campaigns.

Salary Range: Band 4: $3,736.00- $4,669.60 bi-weekly based on a 40.0-hour work week. Applicable pay premiums are not calculated within the bi-weekly compensation. The City of Lacombe offers a comprehensive Modified Work Arrangement Program.

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