Fire & EMS Operations Deputy Chief

Fayette Chamber of Commerce (GA); Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services is seeking a senior operations leader to direct the department's overall operations and assist the Fire Chief with administrative duties.

Responsibilities include directing staff, overseeing budgeting, ensuring safety, coordinating mutual aid, incident command, and representing the department to the public. This is a full-time role with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in fire/EMS.
• Valid Georgia driver's license.
• Firefighter certification from Georgia FSTC.
• Paramedic certification and state licensure.
• NFPA NPQ Fire Officer 4 certification.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, and schedule staff; review evaluations and counsel personnel.
• Command operations at fire, EMS, and disaster scenes and lead mutual aid groups.
• Provide backup to the Fire Chief as assigned.
• Manage division budget, equipment specs, and bid processes; supervise repairs.
• Oversee risk management, inspections, overtime, and leave approvals.
• Coordinate infrastructure, facilities, and on-site construction/repairs.
• Represent the department to the public and media; promote fire safety education.
• Develop plans and participate in long-range and strategic planning.
• Establish communications, emergency plans, and mutual aid agreements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Management, or related field

NFPA – NPQ Fire Officer 4

Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council firefighter certification

National Registry of EMTs Paramedic certification

Georgia Department of Human Resources paramedic licensure

Job description

The Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services is seeking a senior operations leader to direct the department's overall operations and assist the Fire Chief with administrative duties.

Responsibilities include directing staff, overseeing budgeting, ensuring safety, coordinating mutual aid, incident command, and representing the department to the public. This is a full-time role with benefits.