NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Deputy Fire Chief - Prevention
City of Spokane, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$167K/yr - $204K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Deputy Fire Chief - Prevention for the City of Spokane, responsible for managing a major division of the Spokane Fire Department, including operations, training, and prevention. The role involves overseeing fire prevention activities, advising on departmental goals, and supervising personnel to ensure safety and compliance with fire codes.
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Responsibilities
Manages and supervises a major division of the Spokane Fire Department
Advises the Assistant Fire Chief in establishing and modifying the overall goals, objectives, and plans of the department. Evaluates and organizes department structure, operations, and methods of service delivery to meet goals and objectives
Provides research, input, and recommendation on budgets, and monitors expenses for assigned budgets
Supervises and evaluates subordinate Fire Department employees. Establishes performance requirements, completes annual performance reviews, and maintains and enforces discipline
Schedules, coordinates, and plans the work of subordinates. Approves work schedules, leave requests, requests for special assignments or training
Interviews candidates for positions; recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions
Delegates work functions and specific goals to subordinate personnel
Monitors the work performance and work quality of assigned personnel for efficiency, effectiveness, and safety
Inspects personnel, equipment, and facilities
Researches topics including fire reporting systems, training, operations, and safety
Provides technical assistance and interprets policies for subordinate personnel
Writes reports, letters, memos, and emails to internal and external recipients
Makes presentations to and shares information with City administrators, managers, and elected officials; civic groups and organizations; and officials of other agencies
Reviews and evaluates incoming documents, reports, electronic communications, mail, and other paperwork to determine actions to be taken and priorities
Performs related work as required
The Deputy Fire Chief (Prevention) is the designated Fire Marshal for the City
Manages the fire prevention activities for the City, including education, inspection, and enforcement work
Reviews fire prevention work performed by companies
Provides feedback and directs action against those who obstruct or violate legal or regulatory provisions of the building or fire codes. Orders evacuation of buildings and closure of premises to mitigate safety hazards
Researches local and national fire problems, codes, and information from other safety agencies. Recommends changes to local fire codes
Responds to incidents and provides technical advice regarding special fire hazards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in fire command, public or business administration, or emergency medical services
Five years as a chief officer for a fire agency
Valid driver's license, to be maintained throughout employment
Fire Inspector II certification from the International Code Council throughout employment
Certified or credentialed as a Fire Marshal within one year of employment
Benefits
Promotions by competitive examination
Major medical and life insurance policies available at group rates to employees and families
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
LEOFF II retirement program
Employee Assistance Program
Uniform allowance
Hazardous duty pay
Shift differential pay
Tuition reimbursement program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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