The Community Served
Located nearly halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, Suisun City is a hidden gem of the Bay Area. Suisun City is accessible from Interstate 80 via Highway 12 and Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor commuter rail stop at the Train Depot, right to the heart of the City’s historic Waterfront District, making it a prime location for job seekers as well as homeowners. The community is a unique destination for a Bay Area day trip, an overnight getaway or a place to work, particularly with its reverse commute for inner Bay Area residents. Suisun City is a diverse, family-oriented community located adjacent to the Suisun Valley and Napa Valley wine country.
A full-service organization, the City of Suisun City takes great pride in the quality of services provided to its residents with the assistance of a dedicated, professional and stable staff of employees and volunteers.
The Fire Department
The Suisun City Fire Department was established in 1861. The men and women of Suisun City Fire Department take great pride in the customer service that they provide to all who live, work and travel through the city limits of Suisun City. Suisun City Fire Department is a mission-driven fire agency that remains focused on customers and safety. It is the goal of the Fire Department that all members strive to attain a synergistic balance of education, training, and experience to provide excellent customer service and emergency management on every call.
The Fire Department is a combination agency staffed with both full-time and reserve fire personnel. The Department currently operates (2) Type 1 Fire Engines, (1) Type 3 Fire Engine, Ladder Truck, (3) Command Vehicles, (1) Type 5 Fire Engine, Zodiac Rescue Boats, and (1) USAR Trailer.
The Suisun City Fire Department is an ALS (Paramedic) level department, supported by Medic Ambulance for transport services. Suisun City Fire Department Station 47 is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Position
The Division Fire Chief is responsible for Training and Emergency Medical Services (EMS), as well as providing administrative support to the Fire Chief and managing a variety of activities and programs within an assigned Division of the Fire Department. The incumbent participates in the development of departmental goals and objectives; manages and supervises the activities of assigned functions; assists in the formulation of policies and procedures; coordinates activities with City staff and outside agencies; serves as a member of Incident Command at emergency scenes.
- The Division Fire Chief reports directly to the Fire Chief and may serve as Acting Fire Chief in the absence of the Deputy Fire Chief.
- Supervises staff responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) quality assurance and training programs for Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic personnel.
- Manages, develops, recommends, schedules and identifies the need for long- and short-range training programs for shifts, engine companies and departmental staff including, in-service training, new personnel training, proficiency and performance testing, Federal and State mandated safety training and other departmental training needs; develops and maintains training record systems, including analysis of training needs and tracking of individual and company training activities; conducts training programs; develops and prepares training materials.
- Develops and maintains a comprehensive written plan for the department’s training and safety programs, including an analysis and identification of laws and standards which mandate, or significantly increase or change training requirements and safety practices.
- Assists in the development, planning and implementation of the goals and objectives of the department; assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures; assists with short- and long-range planning; analyzes and recommends strategies to improve effectiveness of operation; provides technical assistance and advice to the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief.
- Prepares a variety of reports and written documents; recommends develops and implements changes in policies, rules and regulations; performs research and analysis of administrative or operational issues by gathering data, conducting feasibility studies, preparing reports and making recommendations.
- Prepares budgets related to assigned activities; assists in Department budget development and implementation; participates in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administers the approved budget.
- Represents the Department at regional inter-agency association meetings and on various regional committees.
- Oversees and participates in the development and implementation of the Department’s community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program and activates.
- The Division Fire Chief will be assigned to a rotational “On Call” Duty Chief coverage and is expected to live within a reasonable distance to respond to all Suisun City matters in a timely manner.