Deputy Fire Chief - Operations

International Association-Fire Chiefs; Driggs (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Teton County Fire District is seeking an experienced fire service leader to serve as our next Deputy Chief of Operations. This executive leadership position oversees district-wide emergency operations, personnel development, training, operational readiness, strategic planning, and organizational improvement.

The Deputy Chief supervises Battalion Chiefs and plays a key command role during major incidents. Under the Fire Chief, plans and directs operational activities including fire suppression,

Qualifications

• Promoted Battalion Chief
• Minimum 10 years of progressive supervisory fire service experience
• Idaho Fire Officer II certification or equivalent
• Idaho Firefighter I and II certification (IFSAC or ProBoard)
• Idaho Driver/Operator certification (IFSAC or ProBoard)
• Fire Instructor I (Fire or EMS) or equivalent
• Hazmat Operations
• Idaho EMT/AEMT/Paramedic licensure
• NWCG RT130
• NWCG FFT1
• NWCG ICT4
• S-290
• S-330
• NFA Executive Development coursework or equivalent
• Required NIMS/ICS training (IS-100, 200, 700, 800, IS-300, IS-400)
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Responds to major incidents and assumes command as Incident Commander or assigned role within ICS.
• Oversees battalion-level and department-wide operational readiness and incident management standards.
• Evaluates incident conditions and provides command-level direction on strategy and resource deployment.
• Ensures accountability, safety, and performance standards across operational activities.
• Coordinates with mutual aid partners, emergency management, and regional response organizations.
• Assumes full command authority of the fire district in the absence of the Fire Chief.
• Supervises and develops Battalion Chiefs; conducts performance evaluations and coaching.
• Leads succession planning and promotes personnel career progression.
• Develops and implements department goals, SOPs, and strategic plans.
• Prepares staff reports and coordinates department activities with partner agencies.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Incident command

Strategic planning

Budget planning

Education

Idaho Fire Officer II certification

Idaho Firefighter I & II (IFSAC/ProBoard)

Idaho Driver/Operator (IFSAC/ProBoard)

Fire Instructor I (Fire/EMS)

Hazmat Operations

EMT/AEMT/Paramedic licensure (Idaho)

NWCG RT130

NWCG FFT1

NWCG ICT4

S-290

S-330

NFA Executive Development

NIMS/ICS IS-100/200/700/800/IS-300/IS-400

Valid driver's license

Job description

Teton County Fire District is seeking an experienced fire service leader to serve as our next Deputy Chief of Operations.This executive leadership position works directly with the Fire Chief to oversee district-wide emergency operations, personnel development, training, operational readiness, strategic planning, and organizational improvement. The Deputy Chief directly supervises Battalion Chiefs and plays a key command role during major incidents

Under general direction of the Fire Chief, plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the operationalactivities of the fire district, including fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue,hazardous materials response, wildland and WUI operations, and all-hazard incident management. The position carries broad administrative responsibility for department policy,budget development, grant administration, strategic planning, and organizational development,and provides highly responsible staff assistance to the Fire Chief. The Deputy Fire Chief–Operations exercises direct supervision over Battalion Chiefs and assumes command of the firedistrict in the absence of the Fire Chief.

Operational Responsibilities:

• Responds to major incidents and assumes command as Incident Commander or assignedcommand role within the Incident Command System.
• Oversees battalion-level and department-wide operational readiness, tactical capability,and incident management standards
• Evaluates incident conditions and provides command-level direction on strategy, resource deployment, and inter-agency coordination
• Ensures accountability, safety, and performance standards are maintained across alloperational activities
• Coordinates with mutual aid partners, emergency management agencies, and regionalresponse organizations
• Assumes full command authority of the fire district in the absence of the Fire Chief
• Personnel Supervision & Leadership
• Provides direct supervision, evaluation, and development of assigned Battalion Chiefs
• Conducts performance evaluations and provides ongoing coaching, mentoring, and professional development guidance
• Identifies performance deficiencies and implements corrective action plans in accordance with department policy
• Initiates and administers discipline up to and including termination recommendations in accordance with department policy and applicable law
• Supports personnel wellness programs and monitors organizational health across operational divisions
• Leads succession planning and mentors personnel for career progression throughout the organization
• Participates in the development and implementation of promotional and assignment processes for the department
• Oversees department-wide training programs and ensures compliance with district, state, and national standards
• Reviews and assesses training needs, available programs, and certification requirements across all ranks
• Coordinates attendance of departmental staff at training programs, seminars, and professional development opportunities
• Evaluates training effectiveness and directs improvements to training curriculum, delivery, and documentation
• Ensures task book programs and promotional preparation processes are current and effectively administered
• Participates in the development and administration of the fire district budget, including forecasting staffing, equipment, materials, and supply needs
• Monitors expenditures and recommends budget adjustments as necessary
• Researches, identifies, and pursues grant funding opportunities; coordinates grant applications, administration, and reporting
• Participates in the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies, standard operating procedures, and strategic plans
• Recommends policies, procedures, and operational guideline revisions as necessary
• Prepares and presents staff reports, administrative records, recommendations, and other correspondence to the Fire Chief and governing board as directed
• Coordinates department activities with other divisions, partner agencies, mutual aid organizations, and community stakeholders
• Assists in preparing apparatus and equipment specifications for procurement
• Develops and implements procedural methods and practices for inspections, pre-incident planning, and fire loss investigation activities
• Participates in safety and risk management activities; takes action to reduce organizational liability
• Stays current on trends, innovations, legislation, and best practices in fire operations, EMS, emergency management, and public administration
• Serves as department Safety Officer or coordinates that function as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Promoted Battalion Chief
• Minimum 10 years of progressive supervisory fire service experience
• Idaho Fire Officer II certification or equivalent
• Idaho Firefighter I and II certification (IFSAC or ProBoard)
• Idaho Driver/Operator certification (IFSAC or ProBoard)
• Fire Instructor I (Fire or EMS) or equivalent
• Hazmat Operations
• Idaho EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic licensure
• NWCG RT130
• NWCG Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• NWCG Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
• S-330 Strike Team/Task Force Leader
• NFA Executive Development coursework or equivalent
• Required NIMS/ICS training (IS-100, 200, 700, 800, IS-300, IS-400)
• Valid driver’s license.