Fire Service Deputy Chief - Operations & Safety Leader

SCCounties; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SCCounties Fairfield County fire department seeks an experienced Fire Service Administrator to coordinate operations, supervise volunteers and paid staff, ensure equipment readiness and regulatory compliance. The role includes developing training, managing inspections, serving as Safety Officer, coordinating prevention programs, and acting as Recruitment Officer.

Requires associate degree in fire service or code enforcement plus 5 years officer experience with NFPA certifications and a valid

Qualifications

• Associate degree in fire service or code enforcement required.
• Minimum of 5 years officer experience in the fire service.
• Must hold NFPA Firefighter II, Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I certifications.
• Emergency Vehicle Driver Training, Pump Ops I, and NIMS IC 100/200/300/400/700/800 certifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operation of Fairfield County fire service programs and duties of firefighters.
• Instruct, assign, and maintain standards; coordinate activities and safety.
• Serve as Safety Officer; ensure compliance with OSHA/NFPA guidelines and regulations.
• Coordinate training, inspections, and arson/fire investigations support; manage records.
• Recruitment duties and maintaining relationships with training agencies.

Skills

Emergency response

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

SCBA operation

Pump operations

Education

Associate degree in fire service

Job description

SCCounties Fairfield County fire department seeks an experienced Fire Service Administrator to coordinate operations, supervise volunteers and paid staff, ensure equipment readiness and regulatory compliance. The role includes developing training, managing inspections, serving as Safety Officer, coordinating prevention programs, and acting as Recruitment Officer.

Requires associate degree in fire service or code enforcement plus 5 years officer experience with NFPA certifications and a valid