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Working As A Deputy Fire Chief

  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Outdoors/walking/standing

  • Stressful

  • $82,000

    Average Salary

Example Of What A Deputy Fire Chief does

  • Maintained on-call status, remaining available for emergency situations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Scheduled educational programs and training for firefighters to encourage professional development & positive communication.
  • Conduct DoD fire inspections in accordance with National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) codes.
  • State of RI Licensed EMT -Continuously promoted
  • Performed fire investigations (suspicious, act of war, etc.)
  • Served as the Chief Firefighting assistant to the Fire/EMS Chief commanding 63 firefighting units and 317 officers and members.
  • Supervised Emergency Communications 911 Center, and ensured full NFPA compliance.
  • Develop job performance requirements, lesson plans, training schedules, instructional methods and instructional media/curriculum.
  • Assisted with city-wide training programs for fire department employees.
  • Assisted legal counsel with labor relations, including interest arbitration, and Public Employment Relations Board cases.
  • Commanded all fire suppression and rescue operations for the city.
  • Conducted plans reviews on new construction on 30%/60%/90% frequencies.
  • Reviewed all fire inspections reports, monthly reports, and deliverables prior to submission for correctness.
  • Acted as Commander of the Hazardous Materials Team, HAZMAT Program and Technical Rescue Program.
  • Facilitated the annual county fire training school, and provided expert technical assistance in the development SOPs/SOGs.
  • Design and implement training programs to meet needs of response personnel and to comply with OSHA.
  • Prepare procedures, directives and evaluation of department programs.
  • Maintained department personnel and equipment records in accordance with privacy act and NFPA requirements.
  • Supervised daily activities and administrative functions of 70 firefighters.
  • Oversee Fire Department operations * Fire Prevention * Incident command at major and minor fire and rescue incidents

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Average Length of Employment
Fire Captain 11.3 years
Fire Chief 8.1 years
Deputy Fire Chief 8.0 years
Battalion Fire Chief 7.6 years
Battalion Chief 7.3 years
Chief Of Fire Prevention 3.3 years
Deputy Director 3.3 years
Top Careers Before Deputy Fire Chief
Fire Chief 16.5%
Emergency Medical Technician 10.1%
Lieutenant 8.4%
Captain 7.0%
Chief Of Operations 6.7%
Fire Captain 6.2%
Firefighter/Paramedic 6.2%
Fire Inspector 4.6%
Battalion Chief 3.8%
Fire Lieutenant 3.8%
Fire Marshal 3.6%
Chief Of Fire Prevention 3.1%
Deputy Fire Marshal 3.1%
Paramedic 2.6%
Police Officer 2.6%
Crew Chief 2.4%
Station Captain 2.4%
Driver/Owner Operator 2.4%
Fire Fighter 2.2%
Assistant Chief Train Dispatcher 2.2%
Top Careers After Deputy Fire Chief
Fire Chief 37.6%
Instructor 7.3%
Chief Of Operations 5.6%
Emergency Medical Technician 5.1%
Chief Of Fire Prevention 3.8%
Paramedic 3.8%
Fire Inspector 3.8%
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator 3.4%
Consultant 3.4%
Captain 3.4%
Lieutenant 2.6%
Safety Supervisor 2.6%
Fire Marshal 2.6%
Division Chief 2.6%
Owner/Operator 2.1%
Adjunct Instructor 2.1%
Emergency Management Director 2.1%
Functional Manager 2.1%
Firefighter/Paramedic 2.1%
Owner 1.7%

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Deputy Fire Chief Demographics

Gender

Male

88.1%

Unknown

7.1%

Female

4.8%
Ethnicity

White

64.6%

Hispanic or Latino

14.2%

Black or African American

11.9%

Asian

5.9%

Unknown

3.3%
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Foreign Languages Spoken

Spanish

66.7%

Carrier

33.3%

Deputy Fire Chief Education

Schools

Columbia Southern University

27.0%

Community College of the Air Force

16.9%

The Academy

10.1%

Anna Maria College

4.5%

Pennsylvania State University

3.4%

Naval Postgraduate School

3.4%

University of Phoenix

3.4%

University of Maryland - University College

3.4%

Grand Canyon University

3.4%

Siena Heights University

2.2%

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

2.2%

Barry University

2.2%

Jacksonville State University

2.2%

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

2.2%

American University

2.2%

University of Alabama at Birmingham

2.2%

New Mexico State University

2.2%

Saint Joseph's University

2.2%

Rochester Institute of Technology

2.2%

Johns Hopkins University

2.2%
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Majors

Fire Science And Protection

39.7%

Business

11.6%

Homeland Security

8.5%

Management

7.6%

Public Administration

6.3%

Criminal Justice

6.3%

Medical Technician

4.0%

Human Resources Management

2.2%

Educational Leadership

1.8%

Finance

1.3%

Law Enforcement

1.3%

Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians

1.3%

General Studies

1.3%

Education

1.3%

Occupational Safety And Health

0.9%

General Education, Specific Areas

0.9%

Public Health

0.9%

Political Science

0.9%

Medicine

0.9%

International Relations

0.9%
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Degrees

Bachelors

27.5%

Other

25.6%

Masters

21.8%

Associate

19.5%

Certificate

4.2%

Doctorate

1.1%

License

0.4%
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Top Skills for A Deputy Fire Chief

  1. Emergency Situations
  2. Personnel Management
  3. Fire Department Facilities
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  • Maintained on-call status, remaining available for emergency situations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Performed a full range of supervisory duties including performance appraisals and personnel management duties.
  • Ensured Fire Department facilities, equipment, and vehicles were properly maintained and presented a professional appearance.
  • Developed/implemented management plans and standard operating procedures to ensure fire protection commitment for wartime and peacetime missions.
  • Hired Fire Prevention Bureau staff and administrative assistants.

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