Deputy Chief, Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting

Deputy Fire Chief

The Lee County Port Authority is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Deputy Fire Chief to join our team at the Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Page Field (FMY). This is an exceptional leadership opportunity to play a vital role in airport fire and rescue operations that protect millions of passengers, our staff, and our airports each year.

The anticipated annual salary for the ideal candidate is between $115,000 and $135,000.

Minimum Qualifications :

A valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire

Associate of Science degree in a fire-related field with two years of experience as Battalion Chief (or of equal or higher level); or five years of experience as a Battalion Chief (or of equal or higher level)

A Florida Firefighters Standards Council Certificate of Compliance

Basic Life Support / CPR certificate

Two years of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Must meet minimum standards in F.S. 633.35

Designation as a managerial and confidential employee, as defined by Florida Statute 447.203

ICS training; 100, 200, 300 & 400 courses

Preferred Qualifications :

AAAE's Airport Master Firefighter credential

AAAE's Airport Fire Officer credential

Florida Fire Officer certification and Florida Fire Instructor certification (or higher)

Duties and Responsibilities :

Function as the administrative, fiscal, and managerial chief officer for the department

Develop and provide updates to all department general orders and governing policies and ensure compliance by bargaining unit personnel and staff

Oversee and manage shift officers and subordinates' day-to-day activities, operations, and performance of assigned responsibilities and duties

Evaluate the effectiveness of all training and activities assigned to shift personnel to ensure compliance with rules and regulations governed at the federal, state, and local levels

Ensure compliance with Part 139 ARFF requirements in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certification Standards, and Part 139.321- handling and storage of hazardous materials, in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Command and control emergency situations through a system of applied emergency scene strategies, and apply this knowledge to specific training programs

Drive a command-type vehicle and communicate using a two-way radio

Emergency Response / Recovery Activities :

The Lee County Port Authority personnel are designated by tier levels and may be called upon to assist with an emergency or unforeseen event at any time. Employees may be called to fulfill duties that are outside their normal scope of work to assist in resuming airport operations and flight activities.