Fire Data Analyst

International Association-Fire Chiefs; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

International Association-Fire Chiefs is seeking a Fire Data Analyst & Technology Specialist to transform raw operational, incident, and administrative data into actionable intelligence for data-driven decision-making and service delivery.

The role supports GIS, RMS systems, dashboards, and reporting for regulatory compliance and performance trends, enabling evidence-based planning and resource deployment. Collaborate with command staff to respond to data requests and ensure data quality.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for data analysis and information from command staff by querying records management systems and creating the reports.
• Gather data and interpret, analyze, and prepare reports and surveys as well as interpret project results and outcomes.
• Develop reports on CAD data and response times, apparatus and equipment maintenance, risk management, community risk assessment data, and incident report data.
• Analyze incident data to identify high-risk locations, repeat incidents, and emerging hazards.
• Responsible for GIS applications, providing mapping and GIS support.
• Identify service gaps and recommend deployment or staffing adjustments.
• Support strategic planning with evidence-based insights.
• System administrator for RMS including fire/EMS reporting, inspection reports, training records, and equipment.
• Review reports for accuracy of incident data, maintain readiness for ISO/OSHA reviews, and handle audits.
• Provide legally defensible data for litigation, insurance, and public records requests.
• Develop dashboards for command staff showing real-time metrics and historical trends.
• Create specialized reports for training needs, apparatus replacement planning, and incident type forecasting.
• Monitor unit utilization, apparatus usage, station workload, and resource deployment efficiency.

Job description

The Position of Fire Data Analyst & Technology Specialist

The Fire Department Data Analyst is essential for transforming raw operational, incident, and administrative data into actionable intelligence. This position enables data-driven decision-making, improves service delivery, ensures regulatory reporting compliance, and identifies trends that directly impact community safety.

Collection, analysis, and presentation of data to inform Fire Department operations

• Respond to requests for data analysis and information from command staff by querying records management systems and creating the necessary reports to provide information.
• Gather data and interpret, analyze, and prepare reports & surveys as well as interpret project results and outcomes (monthly, quarterly, yearly).
• Develop reports on Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) data and response times, apparatus and equipment maintenance, risk management (preincident surveys), community risk assessment data, and incident report data in order to allow the department to measure performance with regard to established standards.
• Analyze incident data to identify high-risk locations, repeat incidents, and emerging hazards.
• Responsible for Global Information Systems (GIS) applications, providing mapping and GIS support.
• Research background information to assist personnel with response to inquiries.
• Identify service gaps and recommend deployment or staffing adjustments.
• Support strategic planning with evidence-based insights.

Oversee the department's technology systems

• System administrator for Fire Records Management System (RMS) which includes but is not limited to fire reporting, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) reporting, inspection reports, training records, and equipment.
• Review reports for accuracy of the incident data mandated by the Department, State, and Federal agencies as part of the NERIS (National Emergency Response Information System), determine necessary changes in reporting procedures, resolve user problems and prepare internal reports.
• Maintain readiness for Insurance Service Office (ISO) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reviews, accreditation processes, and grant audits.
• Provide legally defensible data for litigation, insurance, and public records requests.
• Develop easy-to-read dashboards for command staff, showing real-time metrics and historical trends.
• Create specialized reports for training needs, apparatus replacement planning, and incident type forecasting.
• Monitor unit utilization rates, apparatus usage, station workload distribution, and resource deployment efficiency.