Deputy Fire Chief

Appointed assignment at the discretion of the Fire Chief, to act in direct support of a major division of the Minneapolis Fire Department including Suppression, Prevention, and Training.

General-
* Manage and oversee a specific administrative or suppression program within the Minneapolis Fire Department.
* Manage the work activities and measures the performance of Staff.
* Evaluate the job performance of District Fire Chiefs or Staff Fire Captains and conduct one on one coaching sessions to improve job performance
* Respond to multiple alarm incidents to augment the command staff.
* Take field command at multiple alarm fires and other emergencies as required
* Explain and enforce all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, policies and procedures that apply to the division.
* Perform special projects and coordinate the efforts of others in accomplishing assigned projects.
* Implement new initiatives.
* Represent the Fire Department at various community meetings and activities, and initiatives.
* Assist in developing short and long range departmental plans.
* Produce fire statistics for Results Minneapolis, Business Plan and annual report.
* Observe and document human behavior, and to intervene where necessary to promote good interpersonal relationships and morale among employees.
* Investigate and document incidents as they occur and forward recommendations for resolution of the problem up the chain of command.
Fire Marshal
* Administrate and oversee the daily operations of the Fire Prevention Bureau (FPB) which is responsible for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the Minnesota State Fire Code, City of Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, and supporting NFPA standards and recommended practices.
* Establish and administer the procedures pertaining to fire prevention inspections and educational activities
* Develop educational programs designed to increase the public's awareness of the behavior and threat of fire as well as other forms of community risk reduction.
* Oversee the review and approval of all plans submitted to the Bureau for Fire Extinguishing Systems; Fire Alarm Systems; and Fire Code and Exiting Requirements.
* Enforce all codes and ordinances as they relate to fire and life safety within the City of Minneapolis.
* Serve as the Fire Department expert on various appeals boards, committees and work groups.
* Develop fire incidence data to measure the effectiveness of the prevention programs and to identify any trends that warrant immediate attention.
* Formulate and update policies on Fire Prevention.
* Formulate and present statistical data and reports to the Fire Chief and City Council regarding fire prevention, fire suppression and other emergency response activities within the City.
Duty Deputy
* Respond to all alarms as required.
* Direct fire control operations with a minimum of loss.
* Formulate or receive and recommend for approval, proposals for policies on fire and emergency operations and the administration of the fire fighting force.
* Establish and administer procedures pertaining to fire fighting and emergency operations, the management of fire units, and emergency preparedness.
* Manage emergency medical services.
* Initiate planning programs to address evolving fire protection problems.
* Ensure compliance with procedures designed to reduce the risk involved in firefighting.
* Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
Training
* Administer the training programs of the Department.
* Develop programs of training as requested by divisions of Engineering, Fire Prevention, Personnel and Safety.
* Develop instructions to carry out training programs for their effective applications to field operations.
* Research training needs and programs.
* Maintains the training facility.
* Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Combination of Office and Field, with possible exposure to the hazards of firefighting.

Required Attachments: You must include a letter of interest when you submit your application.

*Prefer experience and education in a related field to the specific division's duties
*Knowledge of the Minneapolis Fire Department operations manual, communications rules, and orders as well as the Civil Service rules and regulations.
*Preferred education coursework includes Incident Management, Fire Administration basic and Advanced, Hazardous Materials Specialist, Technical rescue Specialist, Statistical Analysis in Fire Protection, Critical Thinking and Oral Presentation, and Ethics
*Knowledge of building construction regulations and ordinances, and the fire code.
*Knowledge of the streets and routes throughout the city and the water main system.
*Knowledge of the Incident Management System.
*Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
*Command skills and ability to command emergency scenes, taking responsibility for safety of all working personnel. .
*Ability to evaluate job performance of subordinates, and provide coaching and training to improve performance where necessary.
*Good organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize the workload.
*Ability to recognize and manage employee conflict and promote good interpersonal relations hips and moral among employees.