Listing Summary

Sumter Local Government Consulting is pleased to assist the City of College Park, GA, in recruiting a Deputy Fire Chief. The Deputy Fire Chief is second in command and reports to the Fire Chief.

The City of College Park Fire Department is dedicated to protecting its community by offering a comprehensive range of fire suppression, fire prevention, rescue, and emergency medical services. Committed to excellence, its team of highly trained professional emergency responders ensures the highest level of patient care while upholding the city's highest safety standards.

As the Deputy Fire Chief of College Park, you will help lead a dynamic and dedicated department comprised of 76 exceptional staff members, including 66 fire suppression personnel, one EMS coordinator, and seven administrative professionals. The department proudly holds an ISO rating of 3, reflecting high standards and efficiency in service delivery.

The Fire Department operates from three strategically located fire stations and has an annual budget of $8,917,708. In 2023 alone, the team responded to over 9,300 emergency calls, which included 2,111 fire incidents and 7,216 EMS calls. Their proactive approach to fire safety is clear in the comprehensive review of 800 building plans and the completion of 233 fire sprinkler inspections in the past year.

The Deputy Fire Chief will serve as the City Emergency Management Coordinator, a vital secondary Emergency Manager position reporting directly to the Fire Chief. In this capacity, the Emergency Management Coordinator will play a key role in implementing the City's Emergency Operational Plan, ensuring that it aligns with best practices and regulations.

As Deputy Fire Chief, you will lead strategic planning, community outreach, and emergency response management, ensuring that College Park remains a safe and thriving environment for residents and visitors.

The position requires the successful candidate to meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience as a Certified firefighter, including certification as a Georgia Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate or higher, Paramedic preferred; at least four (4) years as a Battalion /Division Chief, and five (5) years in a supervisory or management position. (Time served in a provisional chief capacity will not count towards time served.)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license; certification as Fire Instructor, Hazardous Materials - Operations Level, Fire Incident Safety Officer; completion of ICS management series, IMS 400.
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) (preferred), Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM), Emergency Management Professional Certification.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

The hiring range for this position is $120,520 - $153,663.

Please contact Billy Grogan via email at billy@sumterconsulting.com or by phone at 770-403-8086.

City of College Park Deputy Fire Chief Job Description

City of College Park Fire Chief Recruitment Brochure

City of College Park Benefits Guide

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