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12/05/2023
Assistant Fire Chief
Sylvania Township Fire Department (Lucas County)
Looking to take your career to the next level? Serve the Sylvania Township Fire Department as Assistant Fire Chief. The position oversees four fire stations and their crews. Don't miss this chance to elevate your career!
Role and Responsibilities :: Responsible for General management, discipline, efficiency, performance, and training of all members of the Department :: Respond to greater alarms of fire and other emergencies as prescribed by the Chief of Department :: Manages, coordinates, and directs the staffing, implementation, and delivery of emergency services to the Sylvania Community :: Assists with departmental policy development, employee selection, contract negotiations, fire code interpretations, budget development and administration, scheduling, payroll, and budgetary allocations :: Initiates or reviews proposed disciplinary action and makes recommendation :: Oversees management and maintenance of apparatus and ancillary vehicle fleet :: Investigates vehicle accidents and personal injuries and takes correct action as needed.
Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements :: 8 years of progressively responsible command and supervisory experience in a full-time fire department (up to 2 years credit for bachelor’s or full-time Military service) :: High School Diploma or GED with an Associate’s degree in Fire Science or accredited, credentialed, equivalent in related field :: Ohio Certified Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic :: NFPA 1021 Ohio Fire Officer II certification or equivalent :: State of Ohio Fire Instructor certification or successful completion of NFPA 1041 compliant Fire instructor II course :: NIMS Certified 100, 200, 700, 800 Preferred Skills :: Knowledge of fire suppression and prevention and emergency medical services, applicable laws :: Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in decision making, give and receive verbal and written instruction :: Maintain an effective working relationship with employees, supervisors, and the public | Ability to read and interpret documents :: NFPA1021 Ohio Fire Officer III, NFPA1021 Ohio Fire Officer IV, Ohio Fire Exec./Fire Officer Exec., NIMS 300 & 400.
Questions: Human Resources - Lula Jiamachello | HR@sylvaniatownship.com| 419.882.0031 For full position requirements & Submission information visit: www.sylvaniatownship.com.
