Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Fire Chief, the Assistant Fire Chief supports the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief in leading fire department operations, ensuring effective emergency response, fire prevention, training and day to day operations of the Fire Hall and Paid On-Call Fire Fighter crew. This role oversees safety protocols, training, and operational planning, working collaboratively with officers and staff to maintain high standards of public safety in accordance with the British Columbia Fire Services Playbook.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years firefighting experience, Class 3 BC Licence with air endorsement, EMA First Responder Level 3 First Aid (to be acquired within 2 years), and NFPA 1001. A combination of training and experience may be considered.
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A competitive compensation package includes an attractive annual salary of $91,086 - $108,690 and excellent benefits including enrolment in the Municipal Pension Plan.
