Deputy Fire Chief

Deputy Director of Fire Rescue and Emergency Medical Services

Osceola County offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit your needs and the needs of your family.

Under executive direction, the purpose of the position is to assist with highly responsible administrative, operational and supervisory work involving the overall management of Fire Rescue and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department operations and administration to include, but not limited to, fire suppression, emergency medical service, codes and fire prevention, training, and support services such as budget, finance, payroll, fleet, etc.

Employees in this classification perform in an entry executive capacity in two (2) distinct disciplines (Operations and Administration) to ensure County welfare and growth is accounted for when developing and implementing departmental goals and objectives.

Position functions to support the Fire Chief in maximizing effective operations that prevent and minimize injury and / or loss of life and property in emergency fire and medical response situations.

Minimum Qualifications : Education : Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field preferred. Experience : Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in administration, supervision, and operations in a similar, liked sized Fire / Rescue and EMS Department with EMS transport, is required Required Certifications : Florida Firefighter II Certification, Florida Fire Officer I Certification, Florida Fire Officer II Certification, Florida Fire Officer III Certification, Florida Fire Officer IV (Preferred), Florida Instructor III Certification, Valid State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic Certification. Miscellaneous : Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

Ability to effectively plan, direct and manage a staff comprised of management and professionals and entry level management engaged in carrying out fire prevention, fire suppression, EMS, and hazardous materials control functions.

Extensive knowledge of fire behavior, fire ground operations, firefighting, forcible entry tactics, pumping apparatus, hydraulics, hydrant locations, water systems and drafting sources; extensive knowledge of the proper application / administration of all fire suppression equipment / apparatus.

Extensive knowledge of the classification, communication and authorization protocols regarding administering treatment to patients based on the nature and extent of the illness / injury and medical equipment, appliances, controlled substances and supplies.

Extensive knowledge of effective training principles and techniques for delivery of Firefighter / Paramedic in-house training in both field and classroom settings.

Extensive knowledge of inspection, testing, and inventory management requirements for all equipment, apparatus, tools, appliances, and supplies / materials of the assigned station.

Extensive knowledge of building construction methods and materials, and the application of such to the principles and techniques applied to pre-fire planning activities.

Extensive knowledge of the incident command system, mass casualty incident protocols, and the field operations guidelines applicable to the nature, extent, and type of incident.

Skill in both written and oral communications for delivery of training curricula, writing reports and maintaining associated records and documentation.

Ability to demonstrate leadership to the assigned unit in the areas of motivation, positive influence and personal challenge.

Ability to inspect the effectiveness of a large firefighting organization and to institute improvements.

Ability to address an audience effectively.

Physical Demand : Medium. 50 pounds maximum lifting. Frequent (up to 2 / 3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 25 lbs. Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear. Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others. Physical demand requirements are in excess of light work.