Assistant Fire Chief (Suppression): Greenville

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Contact: Tristan Johnson
Phone: 864.298.9401
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Under limited direction and in compliance with technical, administrative, regulatory, or professional standards and guidelines, supervises shift operations, monitors quality assurance, and represents the Fire Department during incident command. Manages a platoon of Fire Suppression division by maintaining staffing levels according to department guidelines. Reviews personnel placement and makes necessary changes in order to maintain staffing needs. Maintains personnel records for platoon members by reviewing entries in time management software, public safety records management system, and overtime tracking software. Responds to incidents and performs duties under incident command to manage the scene and to ensure safe and efficient operations. Monitors and maintains records of platoon activities and coordinates scheduling of activities in order to lessen conflicts. Develops and maintains lines of communications between all Fire Department divisions. Participates in the development and implementation of the Department’s strategic goals and tactical objectives. Monitors employees’ training and work assignments to ensure compliance with departmental requirements. Serves as a mentor for Department officers and those under their command. Conducts periodic and annual reviews of personnel to maintain required performance levels. Represents department during Unified Command situations and acts as Incident Commander as necessary or performs other Incident Command functions during large scale emergency incidents. Attends necessary training to maintain skills needed to manage hazardous materials, technical rescue, and fire incidents as well as department health and safety programs. Serves on special committees and task groups as assigned by the Fire Chief and Fire Division Chiefs. Serves on 24-hour recall but not restricted to travel distances/time or activities. Bachelor’s degree in a general professional or technical field or an associate degree with any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the job. Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible fire suppression experience, with a minimum of four (4) years as a Captain or higher. SCFA NIMS ICS or a NFA course meeting NIMS ICS (100, 200 & 700). ICS-300 Intermediate & ICS-400 Advanced. IFSAC/ProBoard Fire Instructor I. IFSAC/Pro-Board Fire Officer II. Minimum of 40 hours of additional training in management and supervision.