Senior Fire & EMS Operations Leader (ACFO)

publicjobs; Dublin; On-site; EUR 94,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Dublin City Council invites applications for the Assistant Chief Fire Officer to lead and develop Dublin Fire Brigade's operations, fire safety and emergency services. The role requires strong leadership, strategic oversight, and collaboration across agencies to safeguard the city and region.

The successful candidate will manage multi-disciplinary teams, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and governance standards within the public sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and delivering fire/EMS or emergency ambulance services.
• Strong governance, risk, and policy understanding within a public authority.
• Proven leadership of diverse teams and change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage service delivery and development of fire and EMS functions.
• Lead operations, fire safety, major emergency management, training and logistics.
• Represent Dublin Fire Brigade when required and support the Chief Fire Officer.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Change management

Inter-agency collaboration

Financial management

Health and safety knowledge

Public sector knowledge

Communication skills

Driving license

Job description

Dublin City Council invites applications for the Assistant Chief Fire Officer to lead and develop Dublin Fire Brigade's operations, fire safety and emergency services. The role requires strong leadership, strategic oversight, and collaboration across agencies to safeguard the city and region.

The successful candidate will manage multi-disciplinary teams, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and governance standards within the public sector.