Assistant Fire Chief

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise Fire Marshal and Battalion Chief Officers in the performance of incident command firefighting inspections investigations rescue EMS hazardous materials public relations administrative and maintenance duties as outlined in department policy procedures guidelines directives and protocols.
• Function as Incident Commander during multi-company and complex incidents or when a Unified Command structure is implemented
• Function as Division/Group Supervisor during multi-company complex and auto/mutual-aid incidents or when a Unified Command structure is implemented
• Comply with and enforce department policies guidelines directives and protocols.
• Responsible for ensuring adequate staffing in accordance with department policy.
• Responsible for the management of shift payroll accuracy and submittal.
• Responsible for assigned administrative duties.
• Responsible for ensuring regular shift training to maintain operational efficiency.
• Responsible for major department areas (e.g. fleet maintenance testing compliance EMS respiratory protection etc.)
• Perform initial department accident and injury investigations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

• Will receive supervision from the Fire Chief.

Knowledge / Skills:

• Must possess strong knowledge of the Incident Management System fire ground strategy and tactics current rescue practices and EMS patient care standards
• Must be able to work in combination department composed of both Full-Time and Part-Time fire suppression and EMS personnel
• Must have working computer knowledge including Microsoft Office software suite
• Must possess strong verbal communication skills

Minimum Qualifications (Duration of employment):

• High school diploma or GED
• 60 college hours from an accredited college or university
• 15 years of paid fire service experience
• 6 years as company Officer
• 1-year experience as an administrative-level Officer
• Current TCFP Structural Fire Fighter Master certification
• Current TCFP Fire Officer IV certification
• Current TCFP Instructor III certification
• Current TCFP Driver/Operator Pumper certification
• Current TCFP Driver/Operator Aerial certification
• Current TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician
• Current TCFP Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
• Current TCFP Incident Safety Officer certification
• Current TCFP Rope Rescue Technician
• Current Incident Commander certification
• Current TDSHS/National Registry EMT-Basic certification/licensure
• TEEX Structural Collapse Technician course completion
• Valid Texas Class B Exempt drivers license
• NIMS
• Satisfactorily pass annual EMS protocol testing administered by medical director

Physical & Job Requirements:

• Carry 100lbs for a minimum of 200 while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection
• Connect carry and operate fire hose on burning materials/objects at grade level below grade level and from elevated positions while on even/dry & uneven/slippery surfaces while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperature/environment/visibility
• Carry deploy climb and operate from ground ladders at grade level below grade level and from elevated positions while on even/dry & uneven/slippery surfaces while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperature/environment/visibility
• Operate at heights during fire and rescue operations including climbing aerial ladders while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperature/environment/visibility
• Operate hand tools (axe Halligan pike pole) and power tools/equipment (saws extrication equipment) at grade level below grade and from elevated positions while on even/dry & uneven/slippery surfaces while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperature/environment/visibility
• Perform rescue operations of persons trapped in burning structures vehicles machinery and other objects using extrication equipment and other power tools while on even/dry & uneven/slippery surfaces while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperature/environment/visibility
• Perform patient care to sick and injured in accordance with state requirements and department protocols as established by department medical director. This is inclusive of patient assessment treatment extrication and reporting practices
• Observe and follow established department safety rules inclusive of protective equipment respiratory protection and other apparel/devices as appropriate
• Drive and operate department vehicles in accordance with applicable state laws and department policies inclusive of pump operations aerial operations water supply operations and other emergency activities
• Perform all job duties in both indoor and outdoor settings with varying weather conditions (dry/rain/snow) and temperature (cold/hot)
• Perform all job duties in areas with potentially high levels of ambient noise from apparatus equipment and machinery
• Participate in and lead shift training as required
• Subject to mandatory recall during times of natural disaster extreme conditions and as directed by department and/or city government
• Only full-time employment with the City of Stafford permitted. Additional Full-Time employment of any type is not allowed during length of employment.

Eligible Certification Pay (Monthly): *Only highest EMS and Fire Fighter certification levels are eligible

Hiring Process:

• Applications with attached copies of all required certifications college transcripts and drivers license due by 4:00pm on November 5 2025. Failure to provide all required copies will result in disqualification from testing.
• Applicants meeting requirements will be scheduled for a 1-day testing process:
• November 7 2025: Physical Agility Test (PAT)

Tactical In- Box (graded)

Leaders Intent Video (10 minutes; graded)

Interview panel (graded)

The City of Stafford is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience:

Chief