Lead emergency management and community risk services as Deputy Fire Chief with the City of Cornwall in Eastern Ontario. Guide prevention, preparedness, and regulatory programs.

Reporting to the Fire Chief, this senior leadership position oversees Emergency Management, Fire Prevention, Public Education, Bylaw Services, and community risk reduction. The role coordinates municipal preparedness, Fire Code enforcement, corporate partnerships, and service performance. It also supports overall Fire Services leadership and administration.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead emergency management, prevention, education, bylaw, and risk reduction portfolios
- Coordinate the municipal emergency management program and emergency plan
- Oversee inspections, investigations, plans examination, and Fire Code enforcement
- Establish priorities, performance measures, policies,



and reporting processes
- Prepare briefings for leadership, Council, committees, and community partners

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in fire administration, emergency management, or related field
- NFPA Fire Officer III or equivalent education and leadership experience
- Minimum seven years’ progressively responsible fire service experience
- At least three years in leadership or supervisory capacity
- Valid Ontario Class D licence with Z air brake endorsement

Bring senior leadership, emergency preparedness, Fire Prevention, and community risk expertise to Cornwall’s Fire Services portfolio.

📌 Deputy Fire Chief Emergency Management (Northeastern Ontario)
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