Job Description: The Fire Chief of the Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical Department (LDCFM) is responsible to plan, direct and review the activities and operations of the Fire Medical Department including emergency medical and ambulance services, fire suppression, prevention, technical services, and administration; to coordinate assigned activities with other city departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager. Job Responsibilities: A minimum of 10 years’ experience and demonstrated leadership in an EMS/fire service command position in a department of equal or greater size and responsibility. A bachelor’s degree in fire science, emergency medical services or a related field. A master’s degree or possessing the designation of Executive Fire Officer (NFA), Chief Fire Officer (CPSE) or similar certifications are preferred. A thorough understanding of and demonstrated experience in NIMS and ICS type incidents and activations is preferred. Job Requirements: A person that understands the need for, and how to use, data for problem solving, community risk reduction efforts, and effective community education and engagement. Demonstrated ability to be transparent, objective, adaptable, flexible, and visible along with being relationship oriented and can build trust with both internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated success in the areas of team building and working within a similar department structure. The ability and desire to coach and mentor staff in order to foster personal growth and leadership talent. The successful candidate will also have experience with the technical and administrative aspects of emergency medical and ambulance services, fire suppression, fire prevention, technical services, and administration. An innovative, collaborative, and experienced fire medical professional with demonstrated public safety leadership experience and successes who also excels in the areas of strategic planning, management, interpersonal communication, emergency management, community risk reduction, and customer service. Participative and engaging communicator that has the ability to bring fresh ideas and vision to the organization, has a high-level of energy, with a versatile approach to interacting with the community, city officials, staff and other stakeholders. Thorough knowledge of operational characteristics, services and activities of comprehensive fire suppression, fire prevention, technical services and administrative programs, and emergency medical and ambulance services including high-angle or aerial rescue, water rescue, extrication, confined space rescue, trench and building collapse rescues, and hazardous materials response. Job Details: Company: FireRescue1 Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Lawrence, Kansas, USA Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here vacancyvite.com
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