Deputy Fire Chief of Technical and Support Services

The DFC For Technical And Support Services Supervises 23 Staff Across Community Risk Reduction, The Fire Marshall’s Office, And Emergency Communications. This Budget Savvy, Strategic And Collaborative Leader Is Tasked With Strategically Managing A Budget Of Approximately $14 Million – 88% Of Which Is Allocated For Salaries, While Also Securing Additional Funding Through Grants And Other Partnerships To Support Strategic Growth And The Needs Of The Department Including Ensuring Minimum Staffing Levels Year-round. A Significant Function Of The Role Is Emergency Management Including Support And Leadership To The 911 Emergency Communications Center; Serving As Deputy Coordinator Of Emergency Management; Acting As Liaison With Other Agencies, Departments, And Vendors; Managing The Emergency Operations Center, Mobile Command Post, And Ancillary Warning And Reporting Systems To Ensure They Are Ready And In Good Working Condition; Reviewing And Updating The Emergency Operations Plan As Needed. The DFC Also Chairs The Human Resource, SOG, And Other Committees As Assigned. For More Information About The Danville Fire Department, Please Visit: Https://www.danville-va.gov/DocumentCenter/View/16409/Mission-Vision-Values-8-31-15?bidId=

• An Associate Degree (bachelor’s Preferred) In A Fire Or Emergency Management-related Professional Or Technical Field Is Required. • Minimum Of 10 Years Of Progressive Experience As A Full-time/career Captain/Lieutenant/Company Officer Or Higher. • EMS ALS Transport Background And Experience Preferred. • Must Possess And Maintain A Valid State Driver's License With An Acceptable Driving History. • Serves In An On-call Status With Other Leaders. • The Ideal Candidate Would Have Significant Experience In The Field Along With The Following Certifications: o NIMS ICS Or A NFA Course Meeting NIMS ICS (100, 200, 700 & 800). o NIMS ICS -300 Intermediate And NIMS ICS-400 Advanced. o National Registry EMT Certification o Fire Officer I And II o Fire Instructor II (preferred)

The Hiring Rage Is $85,526 – $149,671 And Starting Salary Will Depend On Experience And Qualifications. The City Of Danville Provides An Excellent Benefits Package. Visit Http://www.danvilleva.gov/286/Benefits To Learn More.