Assistant Fire/EMS Chief — Lead Ops & Training

Applitrack; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Seguin is seeking an Assistant Fire/EMS Chief to lead the Operations Division under the Fire Chief, including incident command duties when required. The role focuses on staffing, training, budgeting, policy development, and coordination of emergency response.

The position requires a bachelor's degree plus extensive municipal fire service experience, with demonstrated command-level capabilities in budgeting and public relations.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in fire science, public administration, management, or related field and 10 years in a municipal fire department.
• At least four years in a command-level position involving budgeting, supervision and public relations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate schedules and supervise all activities of the Operations Division; may assume Fire Chief duties in absence.
• Communicate with Fire Chief and staff to assign staffing and equipment for appropriate response capabilities.
• Evaluate performances and maintain effective working relationships; coordinate duties of all shifts.
• Direct fire training programs, drills, and state-required certifications; ensure compliance with policies.
• Develop and execute department policies, procedures, and operational guidelines; standardize procedures.
• Monitor records, reports, and budgets; ensure efficiency and resource adequacy; evaluate programs.
• Coordinate recruitment, selection, training, evaluation, and discipline of personnel; monitor relations.
• Ensure adherence to EOP, NIMS guidelines, and all applicable federal, state, and local mandates.

Education

Bachelor's degree in fire science, public administration, management, or related field

Job description

City of Seguin is seeking an Assistant Fire/EMS Chief to lead the Operations Division under the Fire Chief, including incident command duties when required. The role focuses on staffing, training, budgeting, policy development, and coordination of emergency response.

The position requires a bachelor's degree plus extensive municipal fire service experience, with demonstrated command-level capabilities in budgeting and public relations.