Deputy Fire Chief Operations
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue serves a diverse and scenic region in the northernmost corner of Washington state's Pacific Northwest, encompassing 182 square miles of varied terrain and communities. They have a unique combination of international crossings, coastal recreation areas, farming communities, and natural landscapes presenting the fire department with a wide range of emergency response scenarios.
NWFR currently serves the areas of both Whatcom County Fire District 21 and Whatcom County Fire District 4. The department maintains a strategic presence throughout its jurisdiction with four fully staffed career stations located in the city of Blaine, Birch Bay, Laurel, and North Bellingham. The current staffing structure is comprised of 52 line personnel when fully staffed, organized across multiple ranks including battalion chiefs, captains, and firefighters. The department's capabilities are enhanced by specialized positions including a dedicated Training Captain and Deputy Fire Marshal.
The Deputy Fire Chief of Operations position assists the Fire Chief in managing and directing the Fire District; assists in the development and implementation of Fire District goals, objectives, guidelines, and priorities; directs, manages, coordinates, and supervises personnel and activities of the Operations and Training/Safety Divisions; commands and coordinates emergency incidents including fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, and hazardous material response; provides responsible administrative support to the Fire Chief and others; and performs related duties as required. This position serves as the second in command to the Fire Chief, providing leadership in the absence of the Fire Chief.
For complete information and application details please visit our website at
www.nwfrs.net. For further information please contact Kelly Freeman in Human Resources at
kfreeman@nwfrs.com or 360-318-9933 ext 752.
Apply by March 1, 2025 (first review at application deadline, open until filled)