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 protected, effective service delivery in Colwood.
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📌 Assistant Fire Chief Fire Prevention Colwood
🏢 City of Colwood
📍 Colwood