Assistant Fire Chief

Lubrizol•Deer Park, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Assistant Fire Chief, you will serve as the second-in-command and provide overall operational oversight of the emergency response organization, including fire suppression, EMS, HazMat, technical rescue operations, and training programs. In this role, you will ensure the effective execution and sustainability of all emergency response operations across fire, EMS, HazMat, and technical rescue disciplines. You will assume full responsibility for departmental operations in the absence of the Fire Chief and support and optimize daily emergency response activities, ensuring readiness, efficiency, and compliance with applicable standards. You will lead the coordination, delivery, and documentation of over 1,000 annual training hours, including fire, EMS, HazMat, technical rescue, leadership development, emergency driving, and pump operations. You will oversee EMS operations, including compliance with State Health Department (DSHS) licensing and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with NFPA, OSHA, and industrial emergency response standards. You will serve as a key liaison within the Channel Industries Mutual Aid (CIMA) network, supporting regional emergency preparedness and response coordination. You will act as a CIMA Specialist and Zone 3 & 4 Inspection Officer, ensuring readiness and compliance across mutual aid partners. You will promote a culture of safety, preparedness, and continuous improvement within the emergency response team.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive leadership experience in emergency response or similar operational environment.
15+ years of experience in emergency response across fire suppression, rescue, HazMat, and EMS disciplines.
10+ years of experience leading and facilitating training programs aligned with NFPA, OSHA, and industrial standards.
Current and active DSHS EMT certification.
Active EMS Instructor certification.
Demonstrated experience in multi-disciplinary emergency operations management.
Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate cross-functional emergency response efforts.
Must be in good standing and fully compliant with all required Emergency Response Team (ERT) training.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving in a command-level or second-in-command role within an industrial or municipal fire department.
Strong familiarity with Texas industrial emergency response systems, particularly within plant environments.
Experience working with or within mutual aid organizations such as CIMA.
Advanced certifications in fire service leadership, HazMat, or technical rescue disciplines.

Responsibilities

Ensure the effective execution and sustainability of all emergency response operations across fire, EMS, HazMat, and technical rescue disciplines.
Assume full responsibility for departmental operations in the absence of the Fire Chief.
Support and optimize daily emergency response activities, ensuring readiness, efficiency, and compliance with applicable standards.
Lead the coordination, delivery, and documentation of over 1,000 annual training hours, including fire, EMS, HazMat, technical rescue, leadership development, emergency driving, and pump operations.
Oversee EMS operations, including compliance with State Health Department (DSHS) licensing and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with NFPA, OSHA, and industrial emergency response standards.
Serve as a key liaison within the Channel Industries Mutual Aid (CIMA) network, supporting regional emergency preparedness and response coordination.
Act as a CIMA Specialist and Zone 3 & 4 Inspection Officer, ensuring readiness and compliance across mutual aid partners.
Promote a culture of safety, preparedness, and continuous improvement within the emergency response team.