(AFG-KANDAHAR) Assistant Fire Chief

Job Summary

The Assistant Fire Chief assists in providing a safe and efficient fire emergency services program in accordance with standards and requirements.

Principal Accountabilities

(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract.)

• Provide leadership while managing daily activities of an operational shift


• Perform duties and responsibilities of Fire Chief in his or her absence


• Plan and execute fire and emergency services operations to ensure efficient and effective emergency response; assume the role of Incident Commander on emergency scenes until properly relieved


• Ensure the Fire Alarm Communication Center (FACC) is properly staffed, all calls are received and processed appropriately, and all emergency responses are dispatched properly and efficiently


• Ensure firefighting vehicles and equipment are operational and available in accordance with contractual standards


• Conduct classroom and practical training sessions; maintain training records and charts


• Become familiar with applicable host nation and military environmental regulations


• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of fire suppression tactics and strategies plus fire and emergency response equipment, operation, and maintenance


• Ability to develop training programs, conduct classroom and practical training sessions, and maintain training records and charts


• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety directives, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards


• Ability to interpret applicable fire protection technical publications and fire codes, prepare written operating instructions, fire reports, and general correspondence


• Proficient in Microsoft Office software including Word and Excel


• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment

Experience & Education

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in Fire Emergency Services with at least five (5) years as a Crew Chief, Station Captain, Battalion Chief, or higher


• Prefer Associate’s Degree in fire science management, emergency management, public administration, or associated discipline


• DOD, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or National Pro-Board Certifications as Fire Officer III, Fire Inspector II, Fire Instructor II, HazMat Incident Commander, and Airport Firefighter


• Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable


• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions


• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions

Travel

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Must have ability to obtain and maintain US security clearance at proper level

Primary Location: AFGHANISTAN-OCONUS-KANDAHAR

Job Posting: Aug 9, 2016, 3:53:09 PM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Req ID: 1602910

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