Assistant Fire Chief - EMS and Operations at Town of Merrimack – Merrimack, New Hampshire

Reports directly to the Chief of Department and is primarily responsible for managing the EMS & Operations Divisions. This is a management position, and will follow the department organizational chart for command structure responsibilities. This position involves highly responsible administrative and management work and is a critical component of the management team of the department. This position also includes command and/or support at major emergency incidents and is designed, as a 24-hour on call position and every effort will be made to be available to return to the community as needed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Reports directly to the Fire Chief; Work is performed under general guidance of the Fire Chief with minimal supervision. Coordination and communication is maintained with the Fire Chief to ensure the mission of the department’s goals and objectives are being accomplished and the Fire Chief is always kept informed of the activities of the EMS & Operations Divisions.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Directly supervises all members assigned to the EMS & Operations Divisions. Has authority to recommend discipline of the department members to Fire Chief. Coordinates activities of all members at the emergency scene during command assignments; supervises career staffing, call staffing, part time staffing and per-diem employees. In the absence of the Fire Chief and a more senior Assistant Chief, is in charge of the entire department. In the absence of the Assistant Chief of Support Services may be directed by the Fire Chief to coordinate and supervise all members of the Support Services Division and other department divisions.

Excellent knowledge of all phases of fire - EMS, Rescue, Haz Mat, and emergency management operations including labor relations, budgeting, fiscal management, personnel management, information management and incident command. Must possess excellent technical, command, leadership, planning, administrative, interpersonal and communications skills. Excellent knowledge of personal computers and Windows based operating systems and software programs including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Ability to make public presentations and deliver educational classes. Thorough knowledge of all applicable laws, codes and standards. Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive relations with all personnel in the department, public officials and the public. Ability to function as a team player.
Valid Driver’s license. Degree in business, fire science or related field (bachelor’s degree preferred), ten years of increasingly responsible career fire/EMS service experience including three years of supervisory experience. Certified Firefighter I, II and III (preferred), and Fire Officer II Certification, certified Hazardous Materials Technician and Certified NIMS, IS 700, IS 100, IS 200, IS 300, IS 400, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Nationally Registered Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic preferred). Residency requirements may apply with the acceptance of this position.