Location
richmond
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 13, 2026
Job Description
Enhance community safety as the Deputy Fire Chief with Richmond Fire-Rescue. Lead fire operations, emergency management, and preventive programs in a strategic, impactful role.
Reporting to the Fire Chief, this senior leadership position involves steering operational readiness and service delivery across diverse fire service functions. Key responsibilities include mentoring senior staff, initiating strategic safety projects, and ensuring effective incident command during emergencies. Be part of a collaborative team that prioritizes employee wellness and professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee fire operations and emergency preparedness initiatives
• Lead community safety enhancement and organizational resilience strategies
• Mentor senior officers, fostering a high-performing culture
• Manage operational effectiveness aligned with corporate goals
• Command incidents, ensuring safe and coordinated responses
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Reporting to the Fire Chief, this senior leadership position involves steering operational readiness and service delivery across diverse fire service functions. Key responsibilities include mentoring senior staff, initiating strategic safety projects, and ensuring effective incident command during emergencies. Be part of a collaborative team that prioritizes employee wellness and professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee fire operations and emergency preparedness initiatives
• Lead community safety enhancement and organizational resilience strategies
• Mentor senior officers, fostering a high-performing culture
• Manage operational effectiveness aligned with corporate goals
• Command incidents, ensuring safe and coordinated responses
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