Firefighter Development

FIRE DEPUTY CHIEF

Assists Assistant Chief-Prevention, Assistant Chief-Operations and/or Fire Chief in directing and controlling the Divisions of the Fire Bureau. Assists in coordinating operations and prevention activities and approved special programs for the City. Commands firefighting operations in the absence of Assistant Chiefs.

FIRE BATTALION CHIEF

Plans, manages, directs and coordinates administrative and fire ground activities in assigned Battalion District, Training Academy, or Fire Administration to ensure fire suppression, training, hazardous material mitigation, protection, prevention and rescue services.

FIRE CAPTAIN

Manages the operation and crew of a fire station; manages activities aimed at fire suppression, protection, prevention, rescue services and hazardous materials incidents within the City; assists other fire stations and local safety organizations.

FIRE LIEUTENANT

Manages activities aimed at fire suppression, protection, prevention, rescue services, hazardous materials incidents and first responder within the City.

Career Paths

  •  Arson
  •  Training Academy Instructors
  •  Fire Prevention
  •  Swift Water
  •  Hazmat
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