What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Fire Chief position at City of Salisbury?
About the Salisbury Fire Department
The Salisbury Fire Department strives to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our community by providing prevention and mitigation of fire and life safety hazards in an effective and efficient manner. Our Core Values are honesty, integrity, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence, knowledge, creativity, respect, and a balanced life.
Position Summary
The City of Salisbury Fire Department is seeking to hire a qualified individual for the position of Deputy Fire Chief. Under the general supervision of the Fire Chief, the Deputy Chief performs responsible management, technical and administrative work to assist in the strategic planning, organizing, managing, directing, controlling, and coordination of activities, personnel, resources and operations of the Fire Department; along with other duties as assigned. The Deputy Fire Chief is a key member of the Executive Leadership team and is expected to serve in a professional, executive-level role. The Salisbury Fire Department is a progressive, busy, urban fire department that provides Fire & EMS services to over 63,000 residents; responding to over 16,000 calls for service annually. The department operates out of three stations and covers approximately 50 square miles. Currently, the department staffs two engines, one ladder truck, four ambulances, and Duty Chief.
Preferred Education
Successful completion of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program and / or Chief Fire Officer (CFO) credentialing through the Center for Public Safety Excellence.
Preferred Experience
Twelve years of progressive leadership experience in the Salisbury Fire Department or a similar sized organization, with at least two (2) years of experience at the rank of Assistant or Battalion Fire Chief; or higher.
Requirements / Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree or one-hundred and twenty (120) college credits from an accredited college or university. Fire Officer IV, EMTB or NRP licensure, HazMat Operations & a valid driver’s license.