Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief is responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of the Midland Fire Department and Emergency Planning operations in alignment with departmental and corporate strategic direction; key areas of accountability for a composite department include providing leadership to emergency response, training, equipment, vehicle and station maintenance, fire prevention and public education, and emergency planning. The Deputy Fire Chief is responsible for the role of Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC).
Duties & Responsibilities
Fire and Emergency Planning and Response
The Municipality of Trent Hills is a vibrant and growing community with a population of 13,000 that is located on the Trent Severn Waterway. It has the largest coverage area of the seven municipalities within Northumberland County, with a large agricultural and tourist industry. The Trent Hills’ Fire Department operates as one team from three fire stations. The Fire Department operates with some of the most professional, dedicated and conscientious firefighters. The Municipality has automatic aid agreements with neighboring Municipalities and is an active participant in Northumberland County Mutual Aid System. The Fire Department provides a high level of service in all emergency response disciplines, including fire prevention and public education.