Lead emergency management and fire prevention for the City of Cornwall in Eastern Ontario, overseeing community risk and regulatory services. The role requires senior leadership, preparedness expertise, and robust communication. Reporting to the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief provides oversight for Emergency Management, Fire Prevention, Public Education, Bylaw Services, and community risk reduction. The position coordinates municipal emergency planning, leads preparedness activities, and oversees Fire Code enforcement, inspections, investigations, and plans examination. It also supports strategic planning, budgeting, policy development, and corporate coordination.

Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate Cornwall’s municipal emergency management program and emergency plan
- Lead preparedness, exercises, training, and hazard risk assessments
- Oversee Fire Prevention inspections,



investigations, and Fire Code enforcement
- Provide senior oversight to Bylaw Services and escalated matters
- Prepare reports and briefings for leadership, Council, and committees

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related administration or emergency field
- NFPA Fire Officer III or equivalent senior fire leadership experience
- Minimum seven years of progressive fire service experience
- At least three years in leadership or supervisory capacity
- Ontario Class D licence with Z air brake endorsement Bring emergency management, fire prevention, community risk, and municipal leadership expertise to Cornwall’s Fire Services portfolio.

📌 Deputy Fire Chief Emergency Management (London)
🏢 City of Cornwall
📍 London