Assistant Fire Chief - Risk Reduction & Investigations

International Association-Fire Chiefs; Mead (WA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Spokane County Fire District 9 in Mead, WA seeks an Assistant Fire Chief of Risk Reduction, Inspections, and Investigations to lead community risk reduction, fire prevention, inspections, and fire investigations. You will work with district leadership, planners, developers, engineers, and stakeholders to strengthen programs and guide complex projects as growth continues.

The role includes developing staff and ensuring accountability through clear expectations and succession planning, while

Qualifications

• An associate degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Fire Protection Engineering, or a closely related field is preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead community risk reduction, fire prevention and inspection programs and fire investigations.
• Collaborate with district leadership, partner agencies, planners, developers, engineers, architects, businesses and community stakeholders.

Education

Associate degree in Fire Science/Fire Administration/Emergency Management/Public Administration/Fire Protection Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Spokane County Fire District 9 in Mead, WA seeks an Assistant Fire Chief of Risk Reduction, Inspections, and Investigations to lead community risk reduction, fire prevention, inspections, and fire investigations. You will work with district leadership, planners, developers, engineers, and stakeholders to strengthen programs and guide complex projects as growth continues.

The role includes developing staff and ensuring accountability through clear expectations and succession planning, while