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City of Homer Alaska

Deputy Fire Chief

Homer, AK · On-site

$40.88 - $46.98/hr

Employees of the Homer Volunteer Fire Department are required to live within a 15 minute maximum response/ drive time to Fire Station 1 Homer Volunteer Fire Department recruitment contact: Fire Chief ...

City of Homer Alaska

Deputy Fire Chief

Homer, AK · On-site

$40.88 - $46.98/hr

Employees of the Homer Volunteer Fire Department are required to live within a 15 minute maximum response/ drive time to Fire Station 1 Homer Volunteer Fire Department recruitment contact:Fire Chief ...

City of Homer Alaska

Deputy Fire Chief

Homer, AK · On-site

Employees of the Homer Volunteer Fire Department are required to live within a 15 minute maximum response/ drive time to Fire Station 1 Homer Volunteer Fire Department recruitment contact: Fire Chief ...

City of Homer

Deputy Fire Chief

Homer, AK · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Employees of the Homer Volunteer Fire Department are required to live within a 15 minute maximum response/drive time to Fire Station 1. Homer Volunteer Fire Department recruitment contact: Fire Chief ...

Wea Township

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Fire Chief

Lafayette, IN · On-site

$96K/yr

Having fully transitioned from a volunteer force to a thriving combination department in January 2025, we are looking for a Fire Chief to direct daily operations, foster department culture, and ...

Relocation assistance

Wea Township

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Fire Chief

Lafayette, IN · On-site

$96K/yr

Having fully transitioned from a volunteer force to a thriving combination department in January 2025, we are looking for a Fire Chief to direct daily operations, foster department culture, and ...

Relocation assistance

City of West Fargo

Fire Training Chief

West Fargo, ND · On-site

$81K - $89K/yr

The Training Chief directs all training and credentialing efforts of the department. Essential ... Regular contact with the public, external civic and volunteer organizations; volunteer fire ...

TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE

Fire Chief

Nolensville, TN · On-site

$120 - $170/hr

The Fire Chief recently moved back to his hometown after serving in good standing for five years ... volunteers dedicated to delivering essential fire and rescue services. Reporting to the Town ...

New

Air National Guard Units

$105K - $137K/yr

This National Guard position is for a FIRE CHIEF, Position Description Number T6329000 and is part ... volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade. (2) Rescue operations. (3) Detection ...

City of Independence

Volunteer Fire

Independence, IA · On-site

Fire Chief Status: Paid‑On‑Call FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt Appointments: At‑Will (unless ... Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability Completing this voluntary form will not affect your ...

City of Chico, CA

Deputy Chief - Fire

Chico, CA · On-site

$196K/yr

Supervise and coordinate volunteer personnel. * Coordinate Fire Department activities with other ... Chief Officer Certification or Chief Fire Officer (CFO) from the Center for Public Safety ...

Daily Dispatch

$134 - $155/hr

As the district's primary representative, the Fire Chief builds strong relationships with employees, volunteers, community members, partner agencies, and elected officials. Oregon Firefighter Jobs #J ...

City of Chico

Deputy Chief - Fire

Chico, CA · On-site

$196K/yr

Supervise and coordinate volunteer personnel. Coordinate Fire Department activities with other city ... Chief Officer Certification or Chief Fire Officer (CFO) from the Center for Public Safety ...

City of Los Banos

Battalion Chief

Los Banos, CA · On-site

$116K - $148K/yr

Serve in the absence of the Fire Chief, including leading and overseeing the volunteer fire services program. Represent the department to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside ...

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Deputy Fire Chief

City of Homer Alaska

Homer, AK • On-site

$40.88 - $46.98/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

The City of Homer is accepting applications for a
Full-Time Deputy Fire Chief
Successful applicants must pass the following: pre-employment drug screening, an NFPA approved physical examination, and a comprehensive background investigation. Must be able to annually pass the physical exam, fit test, and meet the physical ability requirements for a Firefighter and EMT as defined in Homer Fire Department policy.
Residency requirement:
Employees of the Homer Volunteer Fire Department are required to live within a 15 minute maximum response/ drive time to Fire Station 1
Homer Volunteer Fire Department recruitment contact:
Fire Chief, Dan Jager
(907) 235-3155 or
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Assists the Fire Chief with managing and supervising the fire and rescue services, including personnel, training, and operations.
JOB FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR ACTIVITIES
  1. Supervises and directs all paid and volunteer emergency services personnel in the performance of their duties in fire and rescue services, including, but not limited to: structural fire suppression, marine firefighting, wildland fire suppression, airport fire protection, vehicle firefighting, extrication and disentanglement, rope rescue, hazardous materials response and operations, confined space rescue, fire cause investigation/determination and inspection.
  2. Makes recommendations in the hiring, promotion and termination of volunteer and career personnel.
  3. Makes recommendations to the Fire Chief in the development and implementation of standard operating guidelines, standards and recommendations for fire and rescue service practices.
  4. Manage the health and safety program for assigned personnel
  5. Assists the Fire Chief with plan reviews and building and fire code recommendations.
  6. Assists the Fire Chief in preparation of the Fire Department budget.
  7. Responsible for the recruitment and retention of volunteer emergency service personnel.
  8. Develop and supervise the delivery of training programs for emergency service personnel.
  9. Responds to emergency service calls as needed and may assume command at major alarms.
  10. Responsible for the care, maintenance, cleanliness and readiness of all fire and rescue service fire department apparatus, equipment and facilities.
  11. Reviews fire service run reports for quality assurance and quality control, maintains records and reports of fire service activities NFIRS in accordance with generally accepted standards and applicable regulations or guidelines.
  12. Assists in the delivery of public education, injury prevention programs, and community outreach.
  13. Performs the duties of the Fire Chief in his/her absence.
  14. Performs other duties as required by the department or as prescribed by the Fire Chief.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Eight years' experience and extensive knowledge of emergency services, including fire and rescue services with at least three years at Captain or higher rank. Certified as an IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter II, Certified in Methods of Instruction in Fire with demonstrated instructor competency, EMS experience required (EMT II/III/or paramedic preferred). Associates Degree in Fire Science, Business, Emergency Management or similar field, or equivalent in experience. Enrollment in or graduation from the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program preferred. Experience with combination (paid/volunteer) departments desired. Strong interpersonal skills required for training and working with volunteers.
DECISION MAKING RESPONSIBILITIES
Requires ability to exercise independent judgment in the performance of all aspects of duties. Develops procedures at the department level. Responsible for decisions which may involve possible loss of life or destruction of property. Activities are a major source of potential liability to the city. Maximum budget authority at department level.
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY
Supervises all paid and volunteer emergency service personnel assigned to assist in emergency service activities.
EXTERNAL VISIBILITY/CONTACT
High frequency of contact with key City personnel and frequency of presentations and attendance at public meetings. Moderate frequency of contact with government officials, contact with key service personnel. High frequency of contact with general public.
WORKING CONDITIONS
High frequency of exposure to hazardous situations in the performance of firefighter and EMS duties. Be able to bend, lift overhead, and work in confined spaces. Must be able to meet the fire department's EMS and Firefighter Physical Abilities Test as defined in Homer Fire department policy. Must be able to pass the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) physical. Moderate exposure to adverse weather conditions. May be required to work irregular hours, holidays and overtime. On-call by pager/radio for emergency calls as required.

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