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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Deputy Fire Chief - Operations and Training
Posted on November 20, 2024 by Employer details Regional District of Kootenay Boundary
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Deputy Fire Chief - Operations and Training Christina Lake Fire Rescue provides ?re protection and emergency services within Electoral Area C/Christina Lake as part of the Christina Lake Fire Protection Service. It is a composite ?re department consisting of 1 Fire Chief, 1 Assistant Chief and a dedicated team of paid on call Captains, Lieutenants and Fire?ghters. The Department responds to a variety of emergency situations including ?re suppression as the main mandate, as well as medical ?rst responder emergencies, motor vehicle incidents, auto extrication and also responds to rescue situations on land, ice, and water. The allure of Christina Lake is in its incredible attractions and best-kept wilderness secrets. Nearby ski areas, seasonal activities, world-class trails, and more events than you have time for. Christina Lake is a premier destination for authentic hospitality and year-round exploration.The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is seeking a reliable and quali?ed individual for the new position of Deputy Fire Chief - Operations and Training with Christina Lake Fire Rescue. Reporting to the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief is responsible for directing and delivering ?rst responder, ?re and emergency service training to all members. The Deputy Fire Chief will assume the duties of the Fire Chief in his absence, act as Duty Officer on a rotating basis and is responsible for overall maintenance and effectiveness of department equipment, vehicles, supplies and facilities. The successful candidate will be required to live within the Christina Lake Fire Protection area.This position will suit an energetic individual who is experienced and dynamic in leading training and operations. Key work examples in this role include: Respond to emergencies; establish command and direct incident operations. Perform ?re ?ghting, rescue, ?rst aid and other ?re related services. Develop, implement and manage training programs for all ?re department personnel. Monitor and test ?re?ghter skills and readiness, deliver training programs to remedy limitations. Provide feedback that supports professional growth of department personnel. Assist the Fire Chief with recruitment, retention, performance and other personnel matters. Oversee the Christina Lake Fire Rescue arm of the Work Experience Program, in cooperation with Big White Fire Department leadership. Arrange maintenance repairs to buildings, apparatus, and equipment. Build and maintain positive working relationships with key community stakeholders and act as a department representative with community groups, mutual aid partners and government agencies.Required certi?cations, skills and abilities for this role: Extensive related Fire Department experience in progressively more responsible roles NFPA 1001 Level 1 and 2 NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I Current EMA-FR Certi?cation WSPP-WFF1 Wildland Fire?ghter WSPP-115 Wildland Structure Protection ENGB Engine Boss Incident Command System 200 Valid BC Class 5 Driver?s License with air brake endorsement; satisfactory driver?s abstract required Satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector check Working knowledge of and ability to effectively operate computer programs such as FDM, MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint An equivalent combination of education and experience may be consideredPreferred certi?cations, skills and abilities for this role: NFPA 1021 Fire Officer II NFPA 1001 Evaluator from a recognized training institution First Responder Instructor with Schedule 2 endorsements WSPP WFF1 - Wildland Instructor NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector, preferred NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator, preferred Incident Command System 300For more information about this position, please review the job description. To be considered for this opportunity, please submit an application by Wednesday December 11, 2024.We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, where we enjoy working collaboratively to deliver smar- LocationChristina Lake, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$82,000YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99649
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