Lead Fire Prevention and Training for the City of Colwood while applying fire codes, NFPA standards, and operational expertise. This is a full-time leadership position.

The Assistant Fire Chief is a senior management position reporting to the Fire Chief. You will oversee fire inspections, development review, investigations, public education, community risk reduction, and departmental training. The position supports administration, planning, coordination, and continuous improvement across the Fire Department. You will also respond to regional emergencies as a scheduled Duty Chief.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the departmental fire inspection program and development review
- Oversee fire investigations and community risk reduction initiatives




- Direct public education and fire life safety programming
- Coordinate training, career development, and operational readiness
- Respond to emergencies as a scheduled regional Duty Chief

Requirements:

- Eight years progressively responsible Fire Service experience
- Five or more years in a Senior Officer role
- NFPA 1021 Fire Officer III certification
- NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I certification
- Valid Class 3 licence with Air Brake Endorsement

Bring fire prevention leadership, code knowledge, and training oversight to support safe, effective service delivery in Colwood.

📌 Assistant Fire Chief Fire Prevention (Colwood)
🏢 City of Colwood
📍 Colwood