District Chief

Internal Number : 8664BR

• Assumes senior responsibility for all firefighting operations, activities and programs in the assigned division including, controlling and coordinating emergency response operations, emergency medical services (EMS), fire ground operations, hazardous materials incidents, emergency technical rescue (auto extrication, confined space, high angle, water and ice rescue) and heavy rescue operations
• Assists in the investigation of fires to determine origin and cause, and confirms preliminary investigations are complete. Refers suspicious fires to HRP / RCMP and fires of unknown origin to the Fire Prevention Division.
• Acts as on-scene Incident Commander, overseeing the command, control, and coordination of emergency response
• Coordinates with the Training Division to ensure appropriate training and development of career and volunteer members
• Enforces operational guidelines, occupational health and safety standards, rules, regulations, policies, systems and procedures for safe and efficient fire service operations
• Acts as the first point of contact in labour management issues prior to initiation of the grievance procedure and participates in the formal grievance process as appropriate
• Monitors the performance of assigned staff including career firefighters, station officers, composite and or volunteer station Captains. Ensures performance expectations are met and conducts performance appraisals.
• Administers performance management and progressive discipline processes as necessary
• Responsible for ensuring firefighting equipment, fire stations and other department property is maintained within the assigned division and in accordance with standards
• Responsible for other duties assigned
• Minimum five (5) years operational experience at the rank of Captain or Supervisory role within a career or composite fire service.
• Diploma or certificate from a recognized school in the areas of fire administration, fire science, fire engineering or related field.
• Experience managing fire ground operations using Blue Card Command Training or equivalent Fire Incident Command system.
• ICS 300 certification is preferred.
• NFPA 1521 Department Safety Officer or equivalent training considered an asset.
• NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Professional Qualifications considered an asset.
• NFPA 472 Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents / WMD considered an asset.
• NFPA 1033 Qualification as Fire Investigator considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Nova Scotia drivers’ license.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

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