Top 4 Fire chief Jobs in Connecticut

Fire Marshal/Deputy Director Emergency Management
Town of South Windsor —South Windsor, CT
- Full-time
- Senior level
5d
Public Health Preparedness Coordinator
The City of Hartford —Hartford, CT
- $51,582.96 - $72,216.04 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Fire Department Administrator
Town of Windsor CT —Windsor, CT
- $75,000 - $83,000 a year
- Online Application
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
12d
Mitigation Crew Chief (Hartford)
ServiceMaster Restoration by DSI 3419 —Hartford, CT
- $26 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply

More jobs to discover

Find similar jobs that you might be interested in.

Public Health Preparedness Coordinator
The City of Hartford —Hartford, CT
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public health, environmental…
$51,582.96 - $72,216.04 a year
Coordinator, Facility Safety
Yale New Haven Health —New Haven, CT
Must be able to read and interpret technical code publications, as well as review and understand architectural and mechanical construction documents.
10d

Show more similar jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

Check out jobs in cities near your current location, Columbus

Administrative Assistant
Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association —Columbus, OH
Answer and direct incoming telephone calls and respond to general inquiries. Perform daily administrative and clerical duties, including filing, copying,…
$25 - $30 an hour
Quick Apply
7d
Fire Chief (Vacancy) - EXTENDED
City of Columbus —Columbus, OH
Possession of a valid driver’s license. Possession of a bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of service as a permanent appointee in the class of Fire Assistant…
$77.82 - $116.72 an hour

Show more jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for fire chief in connecticut

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

fire chief jobs near connecticut

Public Health Coordinator jobs in Hartford, CT

Crew Supervisor jobs in Bloomington, MN

Crew Supervisor jobs in Bozeman, MT

Crew Supervisor jobs in Athens, TX

Airport Ground Crew jobs in Houston, TX

Crew Supervisor jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

Cls Laboratory Supervisor jobs in California

Student Teaching Supervisor jobs in Iowa

Fire Protection jobs in Las Vegas, NV

Fire Marshall jobs in Buffalo Grove, IL

Fire Investigator jobs in North Carolina

Fire Marshall jobs in Seattle, WA

Fire Marshall jobs in Alexandria, VA

Fire Marshall jobs in League City, TX

Fire Department jobs in New York State

Paid Fire Internship jobs in California

Database Administrator jobs in Chicago, IL

Mental Health Administrator jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Non Profit Administrator jobs in New York, NY

Entry Level Healthcare Administrator jobs in Brooklyn, NY

Fire Marshal/Deputy Director Emergency Management

Town of South Windsor -
South Windsor, CT

Apply Now

Job Details

Full-time
5 days ago

Qualifications

Participating in emergency response calls as a firefighter
Fire investigation
Program design
Program management
Regulatory documents
Construction regulatory compliance
Interagency coordination in disaster response
Emergency plan implementation for disaster response
Operations coordination planning
Firefighter training
Fire codes and regulations
Inspection reporting and documentation
Community outreach
Fire alarm system compliance testing
Construction plans
Community risk education support in emergency response operations
Construction drawing review
Task prioritization
Public safety procedures
Compliance documentation
Safety hazards
Public safety education
Building code analysis
Technical training
Building installation safety compliance
Communication with emergency services
Public permit field inspections
Construction quality control
Fire protection systems
Senior level

Full Job Description

NATURE OF WORK

This is highly responsible work involving planning, organizing, and administering a comprehensive fire inspection, investigation, and prevention program in accordance with Connecticut State Statutes. Conducts construction plan reviews for code compliance. Interacts with town staff, state agencies, and the public to accomplish major responsibilities. Works independently and provides professional-level services, exercising discretion and judgment in establishing priorities and managing workload.

Performs specialized and operational work developing, coordinating, and implementing plans, programs, and systems for disaster preparedness and emergency management for the Town; develops and maintains programmatic area for all hazards; ensures alignment with the local, state and federal plans and policies.

An essential part of the duties of this position is developing a flexible and anticipatory organization, which will provide cost-effective and customer-friendly delivery of quality services to the community; plus developing and utilizing the potential of each employee to successfully find new ways to deliver both the short and long-term needs of South Windsor consistent with the Town’s goals and objectives.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Town Manager. Work is reviewed through conferences and reports for overall program effectiveness.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – FIRE MARSHAL

Schedules, supervises, and conducts inspections of existing structures, facilities, sites and equipment for compliance with fire and life safety codes. Resolves compliance issues with owners within scope of knowledge and authority.

Reviews new construction/renovation plans and related documents for compliance with applicable fire codes and related ordinances. Works closely with the Building Official and Planning Department on such reviews.

Coordinates with the Building Official for fire related code review and approval of occupancy permits and business licenses.

Provides technical fire protection assistance to builders, contractors, developers and facility owners of fire-safe construction, installation of fire control systems, and compliance with codes and standards.

Responds to complaints regarding fire hazards and fire code violations. Issues warnings and citations for unabated hazards.

Investigates origin and cause of all major fires. Works with Human Services to conduct educational intervention and screening of juvenile fire setting problems.

Recommends and develops proposed fire prevention policies, procedures, and ordinances.

Supervises administrative and fire inspection staff.

Coordinates with the Fire Chief the installation of fire hydrants and Knox boxes, fire lanes and building access, and the naming of streets and roads, and other fire suppression issues.

Maintains certification and knowledge through regular attendance and meetings and seminars.

Schedules and witnesses testing of fire suppression and alarm systems at protected properties to assure operability and to reduce the incidence of inadvertent alarms.

Prepares written reports and documentation required by statute and policy for efficient and effective operation. Submits fire reports to the State as required.

Conducts first aid fire suppression and fire prevention training at buildings and facilities as requested or deemed appropriate.

Prepares and manages budget for Fire Marshal Office.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Performs related work as required by the Town Manager/Director of Emergency Management.

Plans, organizes, and coordinates the Emergency Management activities.

Assists with the development of an Emergency Management operating budget.

Assisting in the updating and conforming the town’s Emergency Operations Plan to state and federal criteria.

In the absence of the Director, serves as the communications planning coordinator for all town emergency direction and control communications insuring proper design, coordination, maintenance and suitability for emergency operations.

During emergencies, the Deputy Emergency Management Director shall assist in the overall responsibility for the operation of the Emergency Operating Center (EOC) and for advising the Town Manager/Emergency Management Director on local government emergency operation.

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

fire chief jobs in connecticut

Fire Marshal/Deputy Director Emergency Management

Public Health Preparedness Coordinator

Fire Department Administrator

Mitigation Crew Chief (Hartford)

More jobs to discover

Explore jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for fire chief in connecticut

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected