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The Loomex Group

Deputy Fire Chief

Sussex, NB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 8, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 9, 2026

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Deputy Fire Chief | Town of Sussex, New Brunswick

The Town of Sussex is seeking a Deputy Fire Chief to join the Sussex Fire Department.

The Loomex Group is supporting the Town of Sussex with the recruitment process for this position. The successful candidate will be employed directly by the Town of Sussex.

Position Overview

The Deputy Chief is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality fire suppression, fire prevention, education, and rescue services for the residents of Sussex, New Brunswick. The role manages fire operations, emergency response operations, and departmental training to ensure operational readiness is maintained.

The Deputy Chief is also a key member of the Sussex Fire Department’s senior management team, providing leadership, communication, administrative, and technical skills. The role also assists in long-term planning.

The Deputy Chief reports to the Fire Chief.

Major Responsibilities

Administration

Assume full responsibility for the Fire Chief’s duties and decisions when the Fire Chief is absent in order to maintain leadership and operational continuity.
Develop and maintain various departmental documents, such as policies, standard operating procedures, guidelines, and the annual budget.
Represent the fire department by serving on the Joint Health and Safety Committee (as required).
Ensure accurate records are maintained for compliance tasks (such as training, incident reporting, and health and safety).
Analyze operations and training data to produce reports (as required).
Help manage the fire department’s resources, providing technical guidance as appropriate.
Address concerns and complaints based on severity.
Maintain and organize documentation and data related to departmental responses, training, firefighter competency assessments, and overall performance statistics.
Oversee work plans, assignments, projects, and workflows.
Assign operational, training, and station duties to the fire department’s career firefighters.
Assign operational and training duties to the fire department’s volunteer personnel.
Complete employee evaluations, as well as performance coaching and management (as required).
Participate in the recruitment process and make recommendations about the selection of recruit firefighters.
Schedule and oversee regular medical and fitness tests for all of the fire department’s employees.
Serve on committees (as required).

Emergency Response

Lead and manage the fire department’s emergency response operations (such as command, incident safety officer, and tactical operations).
Manage the fire department’s suppression division.
Ensure the fire department’s firefighting equipment and vehicles are operated and maintained properly, designating operators for those resources (as required).
Take all reasonable measures to prevent, control, and extinguish fires to protect life and property in compliance with municipal bylaws and the Fire Prevention Act for New Brunswick.
Provide supervisory support during emergency measures operations.
Facilitate post-incident sessions (as required).
Participate in an on-call rotation schedule.

Training

Organize, oversee, and deliver the fire department’s training program to ensure that the career and volunteer personnel are adequately prepared to respond to all types of emergencies.
Ensure that an ongoing training schedule is prepared and followed.
Prepare and facilitate promotional processes for the fire department’s firefighters and officers.
Maintain a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of adult learning principles in order to instruct/educate the fire department’s staff.
Provide specific training - such as first aid training - to Sussex employees (as required).

Fire Prevention

Facilitate public relations through education and community outreach initiatives.
Represent the Fire Chief as a “Local Assistant to the Fire Marshal” by enforcing bylaws and carrying out duties related to the Fire Prevention Act for New Brunswick.
Support the development and maintenance of pre-incident plans.
Maintain an understanding of fire prevention and investigation techniques and procedures.
Research new fire prevention and investigation techniques and methodologies to ensure that effective service is delivered on a continuous basis.
Comply with fire prevention laws and regulations.

Equipment and Facilities Maintenance

Ensure the fire department has effective maintenance, inspection, life cycle, and replacement programs for critical aspects of its operations, such as:

apparatus, tools, and equipment
atmospheric monitoring system
breathing air system
hoses
nozzles
personal protective equipment
uniforms

Determine the specifications of the gear and personal protective equipment needed to meet the needs of the fire department.
Ensure the fire department’s firefighting and first aid equipment/vehicles are operated and maintained properly, designating operators for those resources (as required).
Manage station inventories and supplies.

Emergency Management

Carry out future emergency management activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, And Experience

High school diploma or a GED program
Firefighter I and II (New Brunswick Firefighter Certification Program or equivalent)
NFPA 470, Hazardous Materials, awareness-level certification (or equivalent)
At least three years of supervisory experience in the fire service
Competency using Microsoft Office applications (such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Valid 5E driver’s license for the Province of New Brunswick, as well as a driver’s abstract that is satisfactory to Sussex
Vulnerable sector check that is satisfactory to Sussex

Knowledge and Skills

Extensive knowledge of the operation and maintenance of all types of fire service apparatus and equipment
Extensive knowledge of the methods used to combat, extinguish, and prevent fires
Extensive knowledge of rescue duties, auto extrication, hazmat identification, and safety practices
Knowledge of directing and supervising the principles of fire safety
Experience in training delivery
Demonstrated leadership, team building, conflict resolution, coaching, and mentoring skills
Strong time management and organizational skills
Strong commitment to upholding high standards of occupational health and safety
Efficient analytical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and decision-making skills
Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to prepare reports, policies, and standard operating procedures
Ability to react quickly and remain calm under duress and strain
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members, volunteers, and stakeholders
Ability to represent a fire department in a professional manner
Sufficient endurance and strength to perform prolonged work under arduous conditions

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Training, And Experience

Post-secondary education at a recognized educational institution in fire service administration, public administration, business administration, management, or related technical subjects
NFPA 470, Hazardous Materials, operations- or technician-level certification (or equivalent)
NFPA 1021, Fire Officer, Level 3 certification (or equivalent)
NFPA 1031, Fire Inspector, Level 1 certification (or equivalent)
NFPA 1041, Fire Service Instructor, Level 1 certification (or equivalent)
Fire Investigation NB or NFPA 1033, Fire Investigator, certification (or equivalent)
NFPA 1521, Incident Safety Officer certification (or equivalent)
Emergency management training or experience
Fire Attack Management and Incident Command System certifications
Other fire-related education, fire-related training or NFPA Proboard/IFSAC certifications
Medical first responder qualification
Extensive technical experience (fire suppression, fire prevention, or rescue)
Experience working with volunteer firefighters

Hours of Work

In order to support the training responsibilities related to the Deputy Chief role, the incumbent will have a modified work schedule that includes a combination of daytime and evening hours.
The Deputy Chief will participate in an on-call rotation schedule.

Work Location

On-site (all work performed on site)
Hybrid (combination of on-site work and remote work)
Mostly remote (remote work with limited on-site work)

Organizational Structure

The reporting structure for the Deputy Fire Chief position is shown below.

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Responsibilities

Lead fire suppression, emergency response, training, and prevention services while maintaining operational readiness, equipment, and departmental records. Support the Fire Chief through administration, staff supervision, long-term planning, community outreach, and participation in the on-call rotation.

Requirements

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, Firefighter I and II certification, hazardous materials awareness-level certification, at least three years of fire-service supervisory experience, Microsoft Office competency, and a valid New Brunswick 5E driver’s license. Candidates should also have extensive fire-service knowledge, training delivery experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to perform under demanding conditions.

Skills

Fire Suppression
Emergency Response
Incident Command
Fire Prevention
Firefighter Training
Leadership
Team Building
Conflict Resolution
Coaching And Mentoring
Occupational Health And Safety
Analytical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Decision-Making
Report Writing
Resource Management
Microsoft Office

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Keywords

Firefighter I And II
NFPA 470
Hazardous Materials
NFPA 1021
Fire Officer
NFPA 1031
Fire Inspector
NFPA 1041
Fire Service Instructor
Fire Investigation
NFPA 1033
Fire Investigator
NFPA 1521
Incident Safety Officer
Incident Command System
Emergency Management
Fire Suppression
Fire Prevention Act
Auto Extrication
Pre-Incident Planning
Personal Protective Equipment
Atmospheric Monitoring System
Breathing Air System
Standard Operating Procedures
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
5E Driver’s License
Occupational Health And Safety

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