District Deputy of Logistics and Equipment

Position Title:  District Deputy of Logistics and Equipment
Type of Position:  Volunteer
Weekly Time Commitment: 5-8 hours
Compensation/Remuneration: None

Reporting Structure

Reporting directly to the Director of Logistics and Equipment you will provide assistance, support and updates as is required by the Director of Logistics and Equipment.

Geographic Areas of Responsibility

A district deputy position will be assigned to the following districts: Eastern Ontario, Northwestern Ontario, Northeastern Ontario and Southwestern Ontario. (Please see District Map Addendum on page four of this document)

Duties

Your primary duty as a District Deputy is to ensure your actions are consistent with the mission and values of Firefighters Without Borders (FWB).   You will assume the duties, as stated in the roles and responsibilities for the position, in such a manner as to ensure any undertaking, statements or actions made or taken by you, or pursuant to your direction, reflect positively upon the organization, its reputation, and its Board of Directors.

FWB Mission Statement

To protect life, property, and the environment in communities in Canada and around the world by providing professional training, education resources, and support.

FWB Values

Integrity – Driven to do the right thing at all times

Sustainability – Achieving lasting outcomes that are reflective of the communities we serve so that they can survive and thrive.

Partnerships – Creating a culture of warmth, understanding and belonging where everyone is welcome.

Expertise – Designing and implementing bespoke programs based on expertise and on-the-ground knowledge.

Accountability – Answerable for actions with all of our stakeholders

Primary Concept - Ontario

In April 2025 the FWB board of directors approved the Logistics and Equipment Management Protocol.  The protocol provides guidance for FWB to expand the organization’s service provision throughout Ontario by dividing the province into five distinct yet integrated districts.  The concept is one where each district develops its own network of equipment collection, transportation and distribution in accordance with approved projects for training and support, in their respective region.  The central district will remain the primary organizational and distribution hub for international shipments. However, each of the four regional Ontario districts is crucial towards ensuring efficient and effective service allocation within their particular region.

Responsibilities

The position of District Deputy of Logistics and Equipment is one that includes but is not limited to the following:

• Build the Southwestern District infrastructure, from the top down, with the support of the Board of Directors and the Director of Logistics and Equipment.
• Recruit team members and volunteers to assist in completing your mission and ongoing activities.
• At your discretion establish a working group or ad-hoc committee in support of your efforts.
• At your discretion identify organizations that require assistance.
• Liaise with fire service organizations, within the Southwest, region of Ontario to identify potential partnerships. Note: The FWB Board of Directors is solely responsible for legally binding the organization to any contract, agreement or project.
• Seek board approval before committing FWB to any agreement, project, lease etc. Note: The FWB Board of Directors is solely responsible for legally binding the organization to any contract, agreement and or project.
• Organize equipment storage, transportation and distribution.
• Identify potential projects, within your jurisdiction, that may require equipment support and or training consistent with the vision and mission of FWB.
• Work with the Director of Logistics and Equipment to fully integrate all activates with that of other Districts and the Board of Directors.
• Develop a succession plan for your position and any other positions that have been created as a result of your activities.
• Track your activities and submit an annual report to the Director of Logistics and Equipment.
• Ensure that any undertaking is consistent with the safety requirements of the authority having jurisdiction and that all volunteers under your supervision are made aware of all safety requirements related to their activities. i.e. Occupational Health and Safety (OHSA Safety Regulations 2025).
• Any or all other requirements in support of the organisation.