Assistant Fire Chief Operations

Assistant Chief Of Operations

Assistant Chief of Operations will participate in duties of protecting life and property and safely mitigating/overseeing fire fighting/rescue operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees fire protection services to ensure adequate, proficient, and prompt response to all fire protection dispatch calls to treat injuries and minimize loss of life and damage to property

• Oversees structural, crash, confine space rescue procedures and participate in the department's established fire training programs which is designed to provide additional experience in the area of firefighting / rescue operations.

• Ensures Firefighters proficiently operate fire apparatus and related equipment.

• Oversees the Cleaning, washing, testing of fire apparatus and other related duties.

• Complete and submit Fire Protection Response report specified by NFIRS with in required timelines.

• Will be required to work on Bahraini and US holidays

• Medical Certification to perform job will be required.

• In addition to the above, performs other tasks as directed by Supervisor

Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certifications: One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.

• Firefighter I and II, CPR AHA or Red Cross, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operation, Hazmat Incident Commander, NREMT-Basic, Fire Officer III, Fire Inspector II, Fire Instructor II, NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

• Experience:

• At least 3-5 years' experience as a Senior Fire Officer.

• Skills:

• Must have excellent communications and cognitive skills to effective handle emergency operations

• Must possess the following PC skills: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access

• Must have good computer skills for daily reporting requirements

• Must have good interpersonal skills to promote effective team and group dynamics

• WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Hazardous and stressful conditions, be able to work long hours, overtime and live among fellow firefighters.

• PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Work may require lifting up to 50 lbs.; stooping; climbing; prolonged standing; prolonged sitting; and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to the weather. Employee use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in certain areas. Such PPE includes but is not limited to head, foot, hand, torso, respiratory, vision and hearing protective devices. Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations and published Company work rules