Deputy Fire Chief

City of Oak Forest

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.oak-forest.org

Phone:

• 708-444-4810

Email:

• bdisanto@oak-forest.org

Application Deadline:

• 03/01/24

Salary:

• $96,000 - $129,000, depending on experience and qualifications

Sworn:

• 26 (FT); 15 (PT)

Population:

• 28,000

Position Details

The Deputy Fire Chief is a leadership position that leads, manages, and supervises department activities related to fire suppression, emergency medical services, public education, fleet maintenance, and fire prevention.

This is an exempt position from overtime and is subject to potential call out on a 24 hour basis.

Requirements:

• The Deputy Fire Chief will possess a minimum of 15 years of fire and EMS service experience with demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in fire suppression and fire prevention and fire administration, including labor relations.
• Professional background must include a minimum of 5 years senior command experience, State of Illinois Fire Officer II/Advanced Company Officer, State of Illinois Fire Department Safety Officer, Illinois Department of Public Health South Cook County Region 7 Paramedic or National Registered Paramedic, Fire Officer III/CFO certification, State of Illinois Fire Inspector 1 (or equivalent), and possession of a bachelor's degree in fire technology, fire administration or a related field is preferred.
• A combination of education, training and career experience may be considered in lieu of other preferred requirements.

Please visit the City website for full position description and instructions for applying:

https://www.oak-forest.org/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=98&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Deputy-Fire-Chief-71

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