Executive Deputy Chief of 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 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,