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Description

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Under the general supervision of the Fire Chief, the incumbent is responsible for day-to-day operations, readiness, and decision making regarding compliance to policy, legislation, and standards. The Deputy Fire Chief serves as an alternate to the Fire Chief in situations where the Fire Chief is absent. The incumbent will organize, coordinate, and evaluate programs and staff as well as oversee training of brigade and staff members

Administrative Responsibilities:
    Track trends and anticipate issues that impact emergency services; prepare policy and recommendations for Senior Management and Councils.
    Monitor KPIs and reporting on relevant to areas of responsibility.
    Manage correspondence, reports and other materials for the department as required.
    Annually review and update bylaws and department service fees as required.
    Recommend adjustments to annual public and life & safety education programs.
    Continually review, update and create Standard Operating Procedures.

Supervisory/Leadership Responsibilities:
    Train and orientate employees on standard operating guidelines, policies, and procedures.
    Plan, coordinate and facilitate regular training sessions for Volunteer Fire Fighters and Career Fire Fighters ensuring compliance with legislation, NFPA standards and dept curriculum. .
    Provide leadership in emergency response situations.
    Identify and advance entrepreneurial and partnering opportunities.
    Develop and align departmental plans, initiatives, measures, and targets with corporate strategy; monitor progress toward achieving priorities with sustainable results.
    Develop system for emergency scene command, including: scene evaluation, strategy and tactics, emergency personnel coordination.
    Ensure compliance to all safety standards under the Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, City of Weyburn Fire Department policies and procedures, and SOGs.